NORTH DAKOTA ( KXNET ) — College kids are heading back to campus and getting into the swing of being in the classroom, and they may even be looking at scholarships and grants.

However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns students to look out for scams — they can hurt them financially, affect their academic progress, and their future careers.

Cinthya Lavin, with the BBB, says this age group is susceptible to falling victim to scams.

“It’s really been on the rise in the last few years. College students get targeted because they know they’re a vulnerable group,” Lavin said. “They’re really getting their footing out in the door. So it is important for those that are embarking on to the venture of college to make sure that they are very aware of who they talk to online and about sharing their personal information.”

The scams can include things like scholarships, grants, fake credit cards, apartments, online shopping, and even test preparation.

However, the most common one is with jobs, especially with “secret shopping” or online surveys, according to Lavin.

Other scams to watch out for include student loan debt relief, used books, movers, employment offers, and scams on social media.

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