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Troy teen loses bank account access after falling for job scam disguised as school email
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jolie Sherman , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the scam and the teen's experience are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Jolie Sherman.
A 16-year-old from Troy recently fell victim to a job scam that appeared to be from his school. The scam email included details about a part-time work-study opportunity and was signed with the school's name, making it seem credible. The teen received the email in June and thought it was legitimate due to the school's domain.
He filled out the application, nearly losing $900 in the process. Further details about the scam and the teen's experience are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Jolie Sherman.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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