Back-to-school scams targeting college students rose 137% year-over-year in the August to October window, according to JPMorgan Chase tracking data. Job offer phishing is the number one scam.
The increase tracks with peak campus activity on the news internet. Students search for housing, jobs and internships online at the same time scammers scale phishing campaigns.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why do back-to-school scams surge in August to October?
- A: Scam volume rises with peak campus activity on the news internet, when students search for housing, jobs and internships online and scammers scale phishing campaigns.
- Q: What is the number one scam targeting college students right now?
- A: Job offer phishing is the number one scam, according to JPMorgan Chase tracking data for the back-to-school window.
- Q: How does news internet usage increase student scam risk?
- A: Students conduct high-volume searches for housing, jobs and internships online, creating more exposure to fake offers and phishing links.