BBB East Texas Student Video Contest 2026: Spot the Scam

Help other students recognize scams before a clever pitch becomes an expensive mistake

The short runtime rewards one clear warning sign and one practical action viewers can remember. Teams should avoid copyrighted music and imagery, register before the school deadline, and make sure every member attends the same high school.

Contest details

• Deadline: Register by December 15 and upload the video by December 16, 2026.
• Who can enter: Students attending eligible East Texas high schools, entering alone or in teams of up to four from the same school.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prize: First place: $2,000 for the school and $500 for the team; second: $1,000 and $250; third: $500 and $100.
• Video format: An original video under 60 seconds on the theme “Don’t Get Played: Spot the Scam!”

Before you submit

Read the organizer’s current rules, confirm music and footage rights, and keep original project files in case finalists are asked to verify their work. Requirements and dates can change after this listing is published.

Visit the official contest page and enter.

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