On July 21, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement order permanently banning Dennise Merdjanian -- a key operator of a
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FTC Secures Permanent Ban Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scammer Who Took $45.9 Million from Consumers

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