The Sleuths report to Rick Ramirez, Volunteer Coordinator, who will meet with the students on a monthly basis to obtain feedback and student reports. Scams targeting teenagers include music clubs, modeling opportunities, Internet schemes and scholarship schemes. Music clubs draw teens into signing contracts by indicating that they can receive many free CDs for a penny. Unfortunately, many youth neglect to read the fine print in such contracts and, as a result, wind up spending more on CDs through the music club than they would on a regular music store. Internet use is another great draw for young people.
Scam artists are ready to take advantage of people of all ages accessing the Internet.
These schemes may take many forms, including false advertising and fake businesses. It is not uncommon to pick up youth targeted magazines that advertise modeling opportunities. Often, however, there is a charge accrued for what is supposed to be a free consultation offered to qualified, participants. Finally, many teens want and need help in finding a scholarship that will pay for the ever-growing costs of attending college. What teens do not always realize is that accurate information may be found free of charge through a public library and guidance counselor.