"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) warned consumers last week about a series ...
Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...
FTC obtained a temporary restraining order to halt an alleged student loan debt relief scam Operators allegedly impersonated ...
A teacher in Wisconsin recently got a call with an intriguing offer: a promise to have 80 percent of her federal student loans forgiven — for a fee. The teacher, Lauren, owes about $60,000 in debt ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With tax season underway, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to research credit repair and debt relief services before hiring anyone. Debt-related services come in ...
On April 24, multiple IRS-related updates highlighted ways taxpayers can address tax debt, seek penalty abatements, and avoid scams. Guidance covered payment plans, offers in compromise, and use of ...
An ex parte temporary restraining order has been issued against the participants in a debt relief services scheme that allegedly targeted seniors, including veterans, using a variety of deceptive ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nick Kaps told 10TV he's sleeping a little easier these days after an experience with a debt relief company that he claims didn't hold true on its promise. "It's a company that ...
The shutdown of the federal SAVE repayment plan and reduced oversight under the Trump administration have created fertile ground for student loan scams, targeting millions of borrowers facing ...
Learn how to spot a legitimate tax relief company, including key signs of trustworthiness and red flags that could signal a ...
Debt pressure speeds up decisions, precisely when bad offers look good. Take a deep breath and slow the pitch down. The quickest way to avoid hasty mistakes is to learn how legitimate help behaves and ...