Scams to watch out for before going back to school [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Summer vacation has come and gone. It’s time to shop for supplies, board the bus, and head back to school!

Of course, in this digital day and age, technology is a staple in the classroom. Students are often given access to a device and to the World Wide Web. With that in mind, the Better Business Bureau has some advice for kids, teachers, parents and guardians when it comes to online safety from predators, fraudsters and scammers.

“So, we know that scams are a major problem,” said President of the BBB of Central Ohio, Judy Dollison. “Scammers are very smart. And really, education is the best way to protect ourselves and avoid falling victim to scams.”

That includes teaching kids about the dangers of clicking on unfamiliar links, and the importance of going directly to a known and trusted website.

“You want to look at the website to make sure …