An Enon-area student reported receiving an email from a woman claiming to be from a company called Student Services, explaining that the student was eligible for loan repayment due to stimulus forgiveness and relief legislation.
Students are asked to complete an application by calling a provided phone number and presenting the validation code presented in the email. The email mentioned benefits were on a first-come, first-served basis to urge the students to act quickly.
Students should be aware of an email mentioning Student Services located in Nevada from a Hotmail email address.
BBB offers tips to help you avoid these scams:
· Look for spelling and grammar errors in notifications. Typically, scam emails have both.
· Avoid high-pressure sales tactics.
· Protect your personal information. Don’t provide it to unfamiliar companies.
· Be wary of providing money up front for services.
· Don’t click on links in unsolicited emails. They may be infected with spyware or malware.
· Research businesses before doing business with them.
· Visit studentaid.gov for information on loan repayment and forgiveness.
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