Debt Relief and Credit Repair Scams - Federal Trade Commission
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 …
FTC and Florida Halt Massive Debt Relief Scam
May 23, 2017 · The FTC and Florida allege that the defendants falsely claimed non-profit status to appear more credible and legitimate. The defendants then promised consumers guaranteed debt …
Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Operators Agree to be Permanently …
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 …
Student Loan Debt Relief Scams | Federal Trade Commission
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.
FTC Sends More than $3.3 Million to Consumers Harmed by Student …
Jun 14, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $3.3 million to consumers who were harmed by Arete Financial Group, a student loan debt relief operation that …
Companies and People Banned From Debt Relief - Federal Trade …
The FTC has obtained federal court orders banning the companies and people listed below from participating in all or specific types of debt relief businesses.
FTC Sends More Than $5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by …
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.
Debt Relief | Federal Trade Commission
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 …
FTC Lawsuit Leads to Permanent Ban from Debt Relief, Telemarketing …
May 1, 2023 · As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the operators of an alleged credit card debt relief scheme based in Tennessee have agreed to court orders that would permanently ban …
FTC Halts Illegal Debt-Relief Operation that Falsely Impersonated ...
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief services scheme that targeted seniors, including veterans, using a wide range of deceptive conduct, …