Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has shared some important information on recent scams targeting Florida’s university and college students.
General Moody’s Consumer Protection Division has identified scams that target students with emails that appear to be sent from a college or university advertising fictitious work-from-home employment opportunities. The scammers obtain personal information from the student while posing as a school representative. These scammers then convince students to cash counterfeit checks and send them the money.
Students who fall victim to this scam could face serious repercussions to their financial stability and credit record. Linked below you will find the press release from our office detailing the scams along with links to media outlets that have covered them.
Attorney General Moody Warns of Work-from-Home Employment Scams Targeting College Students
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/06/17/florida-ashley-moody-college-work-from-home-employment-scam/