Students, watch out for these 7 scams
WHETHER they’re first-years or post-grads, students are an easy target for scammers. These scams vary from selling books that don’t exist to prize money for competitions that never happened. Here are a few common scams to look out for.
1 FICTIONAL ACCOMMODATION
You find a place to rent online. The pictures look good and the monthly rental is affordable. Best of all – it’s near campus.
The ad doesn’t provide the precise address but the lessor will give you directions. Time is of the essence – student accommodation at a reasonable
