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Scam Alert

Red flags in scam student loan forgiveness offers.

Scam Alert: Student Loan Payment Reduction, Consolidation and Forgiveness by Mail

One of the latest student loan scams involves letters by mail. The letter includes details to appear legitimate, but it isn’t.

Scam Alert: Lender Calls Asking for Date of Birth and Social Security Numbers

Loans servicers calling and asking for information to verify your identity isn’t necessarily a scam, but there are ways to protect yourself.

Why This Site Doesn’t List Scammers by Name

Calling out scammers by name comes with major risks, and it resulted in a terrifying experience in my early days of running this site.

Watch Out for Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Great news for student loan borrowers has turned into an opportunity for scammers.

Scam Alert: Student Loan Stimulus Forgiveness & Relief Legislation Emails

The latest student loan scam is an email about student loan forgiveness coming in stimulus relief legislation.

Scam or Legit: Student Loan Forgiveness, Consolidation and Special Programs

Separating scammers from legitimate student loan companies can be difficult.

Are You Getting Suspicious Calls About Student Loan Consolidation?

Student loan consolidation is a legitimate process, but calls advertising consolidation services are often scams.

Help! I Fell for a Student Loan Scam! How Do I Fix Things?

If you have fallen for a student loan scam, acting quickly to fix the issue is essential.

Scam Alert: Lender Refunds for Extra Interest Charges

Sometimes the most simple student loan scams are the ones that hurt the most borrowers.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements