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  Don’t be a victim of scammers! By Qaqamba Matundu Figure 1: Don’t be a victim. Photo: Internet Marketing and Communication Department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is alerting people that might be desperate for school and place to stay of active scammers that roam around during the time of applications. Like everyone, applicants can fall victim to a scam. It is important you know how to spot signs of scam and most effective methods to protect yourself. Protecting your personal information helps on protecting you and your money. Scamming is something that happens every year with all universities. It has been reported that CPUT has opened its first late application window. The university receives thousands of applications and can only accept a certain number of qualifying applicants. Many people out there know how frustrating this period is and prey on desperate people in need of school, that is why the university is urging people to be alert. It is importa