The complaint also seeks monetary relief for consumers the companies defrauded. “The defendants falsely posed as consumers’ banks and credit bureaus to mislead them into paying thousands of …

In July 2025, at the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court temporarily halted an alleged debt relief services scheme that targeted seniors, including veterans, using a wide range of …

Dec 10, 2015 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending a total of $743,230 to student loan borrowers harmed by a debt relief scam that falsely promised loan forgiveness and bilked students out of …

Nov 13, 2025 · Debt Relief Service and Credit Repair Scams Debt relief service scams target consumers with significant credit card debt by falsely promising to negotiate with their creditors to …

May 22, 2025 · The operators of an alleged transnational student loan debt relief scam have agreed to be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and to turn over more than $1 million in assets …

Jan 21, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by a deceptive credit card debt relief scheme known as ACRO Services.

Student Loan Debt Relief Scams You’ve probably seen ads promising help with your student loan debt. Some are scams – here are tips to avoid them.

Should I go ahead with National Debt relief? Dad has about $85k in CC debt and loans due to some hardships. I was debating hiring National debt relief they said they can reduce full amount to $6x,xxx …

Aug 5, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending a total of $743,230 to student loan borrowers harmed by a debt relief scam that falsely promised loan forgiveness and bilked students out of millions.

Sep 9, 2023 · For-profit debt relief/settlement generally aren't recommended. Instead, non-profit credit counselors (try https://nfcc.org) can work with creditors to help set you up on a plan similar to what …