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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
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
State Rep. Morgan Cephas shares her journey with student loan forgiveness and highlights the impact on African American women. She endorses President Biden’s commitment to tackle the student debt crisis, emphasizing the need for economic justice and equity.
Tackling Student Debt: A Call for Economic Justice Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of alleged scammers have been permanently banned from the debt relief industry and ordered to surrender their assets as part of a settlement with the …
Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers Banned, Ordered to Relinquish Assets in FTC Settlement Read More