According to the NCAA, of the nearly 8 million students currently participating in high school athletics in the United States, only 495,000 of them will compete at NCAA schools. Unfortunately, because many high school athletes are star-gazed with possibilities, promises of elite representation and schools of choice, scammers con students and families out of thousands of dollars annually. The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is advising student athletes to do their homework before hiring a recruiting agency. Don’t be afraid to ask the supposed agency for references, as legitimate ones will be more than willing to provide them. For more information on this and other scams currently making the rounds, head to BBB.org.
