Cathy Mueller

ALT How to avoid a student loan scam #DontBeFooled! Do verify the URL/email address used. Many scammers use URLs, logos, or company names very similar to legitimate student loan servicers and websites. Never click a link in an email. Instead, go to your actual servicers website which can be found on a bill. Don't give our your FSA Pin or other account info. This is a common practice of scammers. It's actually illegal for them to request your FSA pin. Do educate yourself on your options. Your loan servicers website or www.studentaif.gov is your best source for information on student loan forgiveness and lower payment options. Don't pay for student loan help. All federal loan programs and forgiveness options are free to access. There isn't a person or entity out there that can get you a better deal or access to a program that you can't get yourself by working directly with your loan holder. Report student loan scams to Federal Trace Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/