My Two Cents: Finance for Teens & Young Adults

Scam-Proof Your Brain (Part 1): Scholarship & Job Scams

Mahima @ The FinIQ Initiative Season 1 Episode 9

In Part 1 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, Mahima examine's fake scholarship and job scams - two of the most common frauds targeting teens. Discover how scammers exploit scarcity and urgency manipulation to bypass critical thinking, and learn why optimism bias makes even smart people vulnerable. This episode references peer-reviewed research from Taylor's University, the Better Business Bureau Institute, and the FINRA Foundation.