The Better Business Bureau says students should also be taking steps now to help prevent identity theft.
Steve Bernas, head of the B-B-B of Chicago and Northern Illinois joined ABC7 with tops on what to know.
Those tips include:
-Send sensitive mail to your permanent home or a post office box.
-Be careful when shopping online - this could be where we mention how online shopping scams have increased during the pandemic.
-Check your credit report at least once a year.