FTC Signs Memorandum of Agreement to Prevent Fraudulent and Deceptive Practices Against Servicemembers

FTC Servicemembers

On November 12, the FTC announced that it signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Veterans Administration (VA) to provide mutual assistance in preventing fraudulent and deceptive acts by “institutions of higher learning and other establishments that offer training” targeting U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and dependents using military education benefits. In its press release, the FTC warned servicemembers of for-profit schools that may make unrealistic promises and pressure them to enroll in unnecessary courses or take out loans they may not be able to pay off.