Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness

Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness By Terri Miller Hearing a lot about federal student loan forgiveness in the news? You're not alone — scammers are, too. You might get a call from someone saying they're affiliated with Federal Student Aid (FSA) or the Department of Education.  (They're not.) They'll say they're following up on your eligibility for a new loan forgiveness program, and might even know things about your loan, like the balance or your account number.  They'll try to rush you into acting by saying the program is available for a limited time. But this is all a scam.  What else do you need to know to spot scams like this? Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/scammers-follow-news-about-student-loan-forgiveness

Scammers follow the news about student loan forgiveness

Did you attend the University of Phoenix? Your federal loans might be forgiven

"The Department of Education (ED) just announced that it will approve full federal student loan forgiveness for some University of Phoenix students. Want to know if you’re eligible to get your federal loans forgiven? Keep reading.

If you attended the school between September 21, 2012 and December 31, 2014, were deceived by the school’s claims, and submitted a valid application for relief through ED’s Borrower Defense program, you might well be eligible. ED’s decision is based in part on the FTC’s 2019 court action against the University of Phoenix for using deceptive advertising practices to get students to enroll. ED’s announcement today means even more relief for students harmed by the school’s false claims."

Continue reading -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/did-you-attend-university-phoenix-your-federal-loans-might-be-forgiven 

Did you attend the University of Phoenix? Your federal loans might be forgiven

Pay your student loans — not scammers

Pay your student loans — not scammers

By Ari Lazarus

"You've probably heard the news — federal student loan repayments are starting again in October. But scammers might try and tell you they can help you avoid repayment, lower your payments, or get your loans forgiven — for a price. 

Here's how to spot and avoid these scams.  Read more -> "   https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/pay-your-student-loans-not-scammers

Pay your student loans — not scammers

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay By K. Michelle Grajales With the recent announcement of the one-time federal student loan debt relief plan, we knew scammers were on their way. Well, they're here.  The application for debt relief is rolling out any day now, so focus on getting information directly from the Department of Education. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/10/student-loan-scammers-are-circling-keep-them-bay

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay

Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit

Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit By Terri Miller If you have student loans, you probably already know about the US Department of Education's (ED's) borrower defense loan forgiveness program.  But did you know about a lawsuit and proposed settlement in the case of Sweet v. Cardona that could mean thousands more people with borrower defense claims will be able to get their eligible federal loans forgiven?  Read on to learn more and see how to avoid scammers looking to cash in. https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/09/got-student-loans-spot-scams-related-sweet-lawsuit

Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit