AG James warning NYers of potential student loan forgiveness scams
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: People and students mill about on the campus of Hunter College of The City University of New York, April 10, 2017 in New York City. Following a state budget approval on Sunday, New York will be the first state to make public
NEW YORK - Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers that scammers are targeting college students seeking loan forgiveness.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at her NYC office on October 16, 2025 in New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul was joined by James and Janno Lieber, Chair & CEO at New York Metropoli
Possible student loan scams
What we know:
James issued a consumer alert warning earlier today, Sept. 2, regarding scammers exploiting changes to student loan payment programs.
"Student loans are already a burden, and the federal administration's changes to loan repayment programs are making it even harder for borrowers to manage their finances," the attorney general said in her press release.
Bad actors are reportedly taking advantage of the confusion to manipulate and deceive student loan borrowers.
What you can do:
To combat any potential fraudsters, James recommends that borrowers cite vetted websites, such as:
- the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program
- the National Consumer Law Center's Student Loan Borrower Assistance Program
The Source: This article includes information from Attorney General Letitia James' earlier press release.