Beware of Scholarship Scams

Scholarship Scams

Be alert for services that solicit money in exchange for guaranteed scholarships. Watch out for pitches that boast:

* "You're a finalist!" or "You've won!" a contest or scholarship you never entered. Be wary, especially if they ask you for a credit card or bank account number to hold your "winnings." Don't believe it. You must apply for scholarships first to receive them.

* "First come, first served." While you do need to get your application in before the scholarship deadlines, the “first come, first served” rule does not apply to scholarships.

* "Millions of dollars go unclaimed." Legitimate scholarship awards are predetermined. Sponsors work very hard to find the most qualified applicant.

* "It's guaranteed!" Scholarship searches can guarantee search "results". They can’t guarantee you the scholarship money.

* "We'll do the work for you, for a fee." The fee may be nominal and the offer may come from someone sounding official. So make sure you do your research before paying anyone to do a search for you.

If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

Source : http://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_scholarship_scams.jsp#top

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