Student loan debt relief scam: Feds to refund over $9 million, do you qualify?

More than $9 million is being distributed to individuals who were victims of a student loan debt relief scam, with payments being sent out by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to over 22,500 people.

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9/15/2023

FTC Warns of Student Loan Scams as Payments Resume

Scammers are taking advantage of the restart of student loan payments by offering fraudulent assistance, such as lowering monthly payments or forgiving loans, prompting the Federal Trade Commission to issue a warning advising borrowers on how to identify and avoid scams.