The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported:
If you have federal student loans, you’ve probably heard about the Supreme Court decision and know that repayments are restarting in October. But you might also be hearing from scammers who take advantage of confusion around big news like this. So how will you know what’s real and what’s a scam?
If you’re worried about repaying your loans, the offers to “help” can be tempting. Scammers are likely to start blasting out robocalls and texts about “helping” you with your loans. So, before you act, know how to spot the scams:
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If you have federal student loans, you’ve probably heard about the Supreme Court decision and know that repayments are restarting in October. But you might also be hearing from scammers who take advantage of confusion around big news like this. So how will you know what’s real and what’s a scam?
If you’re worried about repaying your loans, the offers to “help” can be tempting. Scammers are likely to start blasting out robocalls and texts about “helping” you with your loans. So, before you act, know how to spot the scams:
- Never pay for help with your student loans.
- Don’t give away your FSA ID login information.
- Don’t trust anyone who contacts you promising debt relief or loan forgiveness, even if they say they're affiliated with the Department of Education.
Find the original article and read more here.
Enroll in Training Sessions: Last Thursday of Every Month is Training on Frauds and New Scam Alerts and How to Combat