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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with the operators of a transnational student loan debt relief scheme that defrauded borrowers of millions of dollars. …
FTC Secures Settlement in Transnational Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major student loan debt relief scam targeting financially strained consumers has been permanently dismantled following legal action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The operators of …
FTC Shuts Down $16.7M Student Loan Scam, Protecting Thousands from Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday has reached a settlement requiring Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. and its affiliated entities to pay $550,000 in penalties and refunds for allegedly illegal …
Scammed Out of Thousands? PA Attorney General Fights Back and Wins Big for Victims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its efforts to dismantle what it alleges is an unlawful student loan debt relief operation, adding five additional corporate defendants …
FTC Cracks Down on Widespread Student Loan Scam Targeting Borrowers Read More
CHESTER, PA — Michael T. Doweary, the longest-serving Receiver in Pennsylvania’s Act 47 program, has announced his resignation, set to take effect on June 30, 2025. Vijay Kapoor, Doweary’s Chief …
Vijay Kapoor Appointed as New Chester Receiver as Michael T. Doweary Steps Down Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $540,000 in refunds to 1,625 individuals targeted by unlawful debt collection practices. Each affected consumer is …
FTC Issues Refunds to Victims of Abusive Debt Collection Practices Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against a Nevada-based student loan debt relief operation, alleging it defrauded consumers through false claims and illegal practices. A …
FTC Halts Fraudulent Student Loan Debt Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to alleviate student debt burdens, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of an additional $4.5 billion in student loan relief for over 60,000 …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Relief for Public Service Workers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put a stop to a scheme that deceived financially struggling consumers seeking student loan relief. The operators of the scam, who …
FTC Halts Student Loan Relief Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a watershed case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken down a major student loan scam. Deploying its newly-minted Impersonation Rule for the first time, the …
Massive Student Loan Scam Halted: Understanding the First Case Under FTC’s New Impersonation Rule Read More