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Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Equitable Acceptance Corp., SLF Center, and Integra Student Solutions for allegedly operating a scheme to sell student loan relief services. Among…

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

Consumer Basics

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

National Student Loan Relief Hotline

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National Student Loan Relief Hotline

This student debt relief free hotline is really a service that is anything but free.

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Consumer News

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Consumer News

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Odds are you being good at trivia is not enough if you want to pay off your student loan debt with this app.

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Consumer News

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Lawsuit seeks to recoup more than $500 million in relief for borrowers.

365 Day Loan

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365 Day Loan

As seen in our spam inbox. Something seems off about the claim that 365 Day Loan can hook you up with “$2500 for any purpose.” It seems particularly off when…

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Consumer News

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.

SoFi

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SoFi

FTC alleges lender made false statements about the student loan refinancing savings of its customers.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

Consumer News

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Sallie Mae Credit Card

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Sallie Mae Credit Card

This email offer — for a Mastercard A magical piece of plastic made by banks that is sent to your home (normally accompanied with countless pages of fine print disclosures)…

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Consumer News

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer News

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

Class Action

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

In October 2013, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc. d/b/a Check ‘N Go for allegedly misleadingly marketing “payday loans” and “installment loans.” Among other things, plaintiffs…

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

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2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

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Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

Consumer News

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

TINA.org’s election coverage focuses on the questionable ads running in between the news broadcasts.

Platinum Funding

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Platinum Funding

From the spam inbox: It’s easy to apply for a loan. It only takes a few minutes and your cash is deposited directly into your bank account. Something seems off…

TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

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TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

National Student Loan Relief Hotline

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

365 Day Loan

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

SoFi

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

Sallie Mae Credit Card

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

Platinum Funding

TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole