Saturday, August 27, 2022

Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By K. Michelle Grajales, Attorney, Division of Financial Practices

You've probably already heard about the new government plan that will forgive some federal student loans, once it's up and running. Also in the news: the federal student loan payment pause has been extended to December 31, 2022. 

But scammers are watching the news, too, so know this: you don't need to do anything or pay anybody to sign up for the new program — or the pause. Nobody can get you in early, help you jump the line, or guarantee eligibility. 

And anybody who says they can — or tries to charge you — is (1) a liar, and (2) a scammer.




Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too
Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too

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