Student loan forgiveness scam texts—how to spot the trap!

Summary — +17028274855

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Student Loan Department (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 11

Expert Opinion

Imagine a polite voice promising easy loan forgiveness, then slipping in a request for personal data—classic red flags. The same +1‑702‑827‑4855 number shows up both in unsolicited property‑buying pitches and in bogus student‑loan texts, indicating a broad‑scope scam operation. Ignore any call that pressures you for immediate action or asks for Social Security numbers, passwords, or payment. Hang up, block the number, and report it to the FTC or your carrier. Never click links in texts from unknown senders, and verify any official communication by contacting the agency directly using a trusted number. Stay skeptical and protect your information.

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Scam
Telemarketing
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Debt Collector

Caller Names

Student Loan Department (clai…
Would not give me business na…
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Laughlin NV
House Flippers

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Recent Reports for (702) 827-4855

17028274855 Debt Collector Student Loan Department (claimed)

A robotic message was left, claiming to be from the Student Loan Department, stating that my account was eligible for loan forgiveness, and prompting me to call back to claim the benefits.

17028274855 SMS Scam

I got a text message from this number, sayin the same thing, but it's a scam, dont bother.

17028274855 Scam Student Loan Department (claimed)

I experienced a similar situation with a call about student loan forgiveness, where they requested my SSN.

17028274855 Scam Would not give me business name

This call was identified as a scam, as the caller offered to forgive a $45,000 student loan in exchange for a payment of $5,000.

17028274855 Scam Would not give me business name

A scam was attempted, offering student loan forgiveness for $5,000, a suspicious and potentially fraudulent activity

17028274855 Scam 7023741774

I also received the same text recently.

17028274855 Scam Student Loan Department (claimed)

Today i recieved a text message from this number, it said 'Hi this is the Student Loan Department, this is our seccond attempt to reach you, your account has been autorized for loan forgivness, claim your benifits before the deadline, call (702)384-1774'

17028274855 SMS 702-827-4975

A text message was sent from this number, claiming to be from the Student Loan Department, stating that the account has been authorized for loan forgiveness and asking to call (702)384-1774 before the deadline.

17028274855 Telemarketing House Flippers

For the eighth time, Adrian's recorded message was received, attempting to purchase my property, despite previous rejections.

17028274855 Telemarketing Laughlin NV

This number is associated with a recording that makes cold calls about real estate, claiming they want to buy property. However, it's likely a scam.

17028274855 Telemarketing

A pre-recorded message was left on my cell phone, which is registered on the DNC list

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