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Univ. of Phoenix Loan Forgiveness

The Department of Education, partly due to FTC action, will forgive nearly $37 million in federal loans for more than 1,200 students affected by the University of Phoenix's deceptive practices. To submit a claim, visit the department’s Borrower Defense Loan Discharge page.

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Fair Credit Reporting Act

Do you use credit reports to make eligibility decisions about consumers? Learn about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how to responsibly use, report and dispose of information in those reports.

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Dealing with Weather Emergencies

Learn how to prepare for extreme weather, recognize disaster-related scams, find reputable charities, and more.

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Data Visualizations

Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Consumer Alert

Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam

Marissa Hopkins
Consumer Alert

Did you attend the University of Phoenix? Your federal loans might be forgiven.

Terri Miller
Consumer Alert

September is National Preparedness Month: Make a plan now

Colleen Tressler, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education

Open Meetings

Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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