Back-to-school scams on the rise: What parents should watch out for

by KOMO News Staff

Wed, August 16th 2023, 8:34 PM UTC

School teacher Liza Gleason shops for back to school supplies at a Target store August 13, 2008 in Daly City, California. With stores gearing up for back to school shopping, the Commerce Department reported today that retail sales fell 0.1 percent in July, the first time in five months. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

FILE - Shoppers look for school supplies at a store. The Cybercrime Support Network said two of the biggest scams to watch out for right now are online shopping scams and back-to-school phishing emails. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

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School teacher Liza Gleason shops for back to school supplies at a Target store August 13, 2008 in Daly City, California. With stores gearing up for back to school shopping, the Commerce Department reported today that retail sales fell 0.1 percent in July, the first time in five months. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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