Wisconsin BBB's tips for college students to avoid identity theft scams

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Aug 9, 2021 6:26 AM CDT

NOW: Wisconsin BBB’s tips for college students to avoid identity theft scams

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - The start of the fall semester is coming up!

The new school year often means a lot of shopping-- for new clothes, books and other school supplies.

While many college students may be doing their shopping independently and online, they should be extra careful not to fall for hoaxes and scams.
Wisconsin's Better Business Bureau president, Jim Temmer, joined CBS 58 virtually on Monday, August 9 to share tips for avoiding those scams.