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Congratulations — it’s time to graduate! Whether you or someone you know is off to college in the fall, already has a job lined up, or is still figuring out next steps, there’s a lot to do to prepare. The FTC’s Financial Adulting 101 webinars and materials offer advice to help protect you or your favorite recent graduate from scams. Keep reading to learn more.
- Join one of the FTC’s Financial Adulting 101 webinars on June 20th and June 22nd. You’ll learn about credit basics, how to protect yourself from identity theft, and how to spot and avoid scams.
- Check out Consumer.gov. Looking for just the basics? You’ve come to the right place. Consumer.gov has information on how to rent your first apartment, buy your first car, check your credit history, and more.
- Sign up for Consumer Alerts. Find out about the latest scams — and how to avoid them.
As recent grads step into the next phase of life, they may come across things like job scams, phishing scams, or dishonest business practices. The FTC wants to know about it. Tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
