Victim Location 29206
Type of a scam Government Grant
Scammer Calls and says my name and number as been listed for free government grant money for 9,000 dollars
Victim Location 76006
Type of a scam Phishing
Called from 904 305 2317 left message: " hi this is victoria hall im calling about your student loans and repayment options, please call me at 866 558 5353 and use reference number 202207 as it will be helpful" Scam beware!
Victim Location 71801
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
These people contacted me through a local number. They somehow was able to get into the Department of Education Department and change my FSA ID password and knew what college I attended, when I attended it, and how much my student loan is totaled. At the end, they wanted my credit/debit card number to start the payment plan. I asked if they could send a bill and they said no. I asked if I could call back and they said no. They then told me they couldn’t help me and hung up.
Victim Location 92058
Type of a scam Debt Collections
The caller presented self as a representative from the Department of Education, loan forgiveness, and stated that I was qualified for a $6000 forgiveness on my loan and a loan payment reduction. Caller asked for my date of birth. The caller had my federal loan information to include amout and loan agency name. Caller also stated that I would be qualified for the public service forgiveness plan. The caller had a heavy Indian accent. The caller asked for a credit card to complete the filing process of my qualified forgiveness plan.
Victim Location 70507
Type of a scam Other
Basically these people keeps calling my phone to set up a education loan in California. I know the main office is in Washington D.C. Calling to offer me to lower my student loan rates and forgiven loan after a period of time. Please fix the problem
Victim Location 91941
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
Received a letter from the Department of Education about reducing my student loan. I called the number they provided and spoke to Alisha she informed me that they could have me enroll in the Student Loan Assistant Program or the FLAP program, she asked me to go into my student loan account and change my information and password, I gave her my social security number. I called the Department of Education who has never heard of FLAP and told me it was a scam.
Victim Location 37167
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I get a call from this phone number at least once a week with the following automated message.
"This message is from the Department of Education in regards to Donald Trump becoming president, all programs for student loan forgiveness will be stopped immediately as soon as he takes office in January. In order for you to qualify you must apply within the next 24 hours or you will not be able to have your student loan payment reduced. Please contact us at 888-307-0680. The number again is 888-307-0680. Once again, you must get involved within the next 24 hours. Thank you…"
I call back and ask to be removed from their list from a blocked number, they tell me they’ll remove me and hang up.
I’ve called from a blocked number and questioned if they are the Department of Education, then I’m told no. They are scamming people to consolidate student loans. Which, by the way, I’ve already done.
Victim Location 72712
Type of a scam Phishing
"this message is from the Department of Education in regards to Donald Trump becoming president, all programs for student loan forgiveness will be stopped immediately as soon as he takes office in January. In order for you to qualify you must apply within the next 24 hours or you will not be able to have your student loan payment reduced. Please contact us at 888-307-0680. The number again is 888-307-0680. Once again, you must get involved within the next 24 hours. Thank you…"