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What's the worst scam you've fallen for (or gotten close to falling for)? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by Snapz@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] billgamesh@lemmy.ml 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The fact that you count as a dependent on FAFSA until well after your parents don't write you as a dependant is wild.

[–] FilterItOut@thelemmy.club 4 points 8 months ago

I used to help people apply, and it was hellacious when there was animosity from one parent due to a divorce. It could really fuck things up for the poor kids.