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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