Hartford, Conn./WTIC Radio - Connecticut's attorney general is warning of a potential increase in student loan debt scams.
Attorney General William Tong says the scams can take the form of robocalls and robotexts.
Tong says the scams may become more frequent in wake of the Supreme Court ruling against the Biden administration's plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
“The Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Nebraska abruptly yanked thousands of dollars in anticipated aid from the hands of Connecticut families. Given that terrible news, as well as the upcoming end in the pandemic pause on student loan repayments, many Connecticut families are understandably confused and concerned. Scammers are seeking to exploit this moment with a barrage of misleading robocalls and texts."
Officials say calls or scams may promise some form of relief from student loan debt from a student loan forgiveness or state forgiveness center.
Tong advises looking out for pressure tactics on the part of a caller, requests for upfront payment, and bogus websites outside of StudentAid.com.
Those who receive questionable messages should not share person information, Tong says, and to contact his office to file a complaint.