 |  | | From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor | | | We've all heard the saying, "When something seems too good to be true...it is!" But it can be hard to remember that when a great sounding opportunity, or terrifying warning comes your way. Here are some scams that teens should be aware of. | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters: | | | | | The scarily convincing scam works like this: You get an unexpected text message informing you that your email account has been hacked into and deactivated "for your protection." The message will tell you to reply or "text back" in order to reactivate your account. READ NOW | | | | So you've caught the eye of a modeling agent and they want to sign you to their agency, what now? Stories abound of unscrupulous agents taking advantage of eager young girls with a dream so how can you know if that interested agent is the real deal or a scam artist? There are some tell-tale signs that an agent or modeling agency is not above board. When an agency has a genuine interest in you as a model there are certain things they will NEVER ask of you, and a few seeming READ NOW | | | | As you begin looking for ways to pay for college, you may find yourself confronted with a lot of offers for loans and scholarships. The more teens know about college scholarship scams, the less likely they are to be victims. If you do question the legitimacy of any scholarship offers, check with the Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission to see if the program is trustworthy. READ NOW | | | | ***IMMEDIATE HIRE*** Work With PRO Sports! We Will Train! FRESH TALENT NEEDED - Entry Level Marketing! Start your Career in Sports and Entertainment Marketing!!! Who wouldn't get excited and click on job postings with titles like those? READ NOW | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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