Scammers Exploit Back-to-School Season | Fayetteville News

Back-to-school season means scammers are on the move, flooding phones and texts with fake fees, bogus scholarships, and urgent payment demands — especially in hotspots like the Triangle. These slick cons use QR codes, convincing links, and even fake teacher voices to trick parents into sending money via Venmo or other apps. Experts warn: never click links or call numbers in suspicious messages — always verify through official school channels. Stay alert, stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6b5c676d8a67611