Managing Your Money - Avoiding Scams and Traps

When you are busy studying hard and you don't have enough time to work much any opportunities to make money easily will be tempting. Always remember that something that seems too good to be true - probably is.

Visit Consumer Affairs Victoria for advice and information on a range of consumer issues, such as buying a car, mobile phones, renting, shopping rights, alcohol and much more. Download Stuff Magazine with sections on all these issues plus avoiding scams, internet security and general consumer rights in travel, leisure, education etc.

If gambling becomes a regular occurrence see a university counsellor.