I've heard that Student Aid has been hit by scams recently. I'd like to know more please.
Help is freely available to avoid student aid scams and protect your identity while searching for scholarships, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form, managing your loans, and giving information to schools and lenders.
What specifically should I be looking out for?
One thing to beware of is Student Loan Debt Relief Companies. We have a section on that.
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How do they try to scam you?
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Do you think you've been the victim of a Student Loan Scam?
Yes I might have been. I would like to know what it resembles.
Borrowers have reported receiving phone calls, emails, letters , and/or texts offering them relief from their federal student loans or warning them that student loan forgiveness programs would end soon.
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Oh no ! How can I tell if my personal student information has been stolen?
In that case, it is important to act quickly.  Click here for a list of offices that will help you determine what steps to take depending on your situation.
Can you give me an example?
You can contact Equifax Credit Bureau to report a possible fraud.
