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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message

Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.

Scam SMS Text

Student Loan Scam

Department of Education: Your student loan payment is overdue. To avoid default and additional penalties, please pay $[AMOUNT] immediately: [LINK]

Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)

dept-edu-loan-pay.com

Sender Number

Unknown

What To Do

  1. 1.Do not click the link in the message.
  2. 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
  3. 3.Block the sender number.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
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