Do you think Discover Student Loans is not playing fair? You have rights under the law and we can help you at no cost to you. UDAAP is an acronym representing laws that prohibit Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices in the context of trade or business.
THE BEST PART IS…
If Discover Student Loans violated the law, you may be entitled to money damages and Discover Student Loans will pay our fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. Plus, some of our clients also receive debt relief and cleaned-up credit reports. You have nothing to lose! Call us today at 312-300-5996 for a free consultation.
What is Discover Student Loans?
Discover Student Loans is brought to you by Discover Bank. Discover Student Loans has been providing loans to students in over 2,400 colleges and graduate schools across the US. It provides loans for undergraduate, graduate, law, residency, and even MBA degrees among others.
Discover Bank acquired The Student Loan Corporation in 2010. The bank has reportedly issued $95.9 billion in banking loans and 48 million acceptance loans as of 2019.
Discover Student Loans Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information
Customer Service
PO Box 30947
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
https://www.discover.com/student-loans/
+1-800-STUDENT (1-800-788-3368)
Hours unlisted
Unsympathetic to Consumers
Complaints and reviews on Discover Bank showed that the financial service giant, despite customer loyalty, had no remorse suing consumers, randomly closing down accounts, and flat out refusing any alternative payment plans during a state emergency like Covid-19. Many of the bank’s consumers impacted by the pandemic had asked to take other payment options or had to defer payments after the massive layoffs and medical emergencies but were met with stern nos by closing their accounts without notice, reporting to credit bureaus, or suing.
Sudden Accounts Closing/Restrictions
Numerous other complaints cited Discover Bank’s abrupt accounts restriction or closing. Even complainants current with their payments had their accounts closed for no reason and with the bank refusing to provide one upon contact. This has negatively affected many of the consumers’ credit scores.
Deficient Notifications
Prior to closing consumers’ accounts or reporting them to credit bureaus, Discover Bank had apparently failed to notify consumers of existing debts or charges. This is despite some of the complainants having paid off their accounts in full or in a timely manner. According to the complaints and reviews, the trouble could have been avoided had Discover Bank provided billing statements and other notices timely.
Fraud Charges
Other accounts recounted having their accounts charged for products they never ordered or bought. Even with proof of fraudulent activity, the bank refused to close the accounts and refund the charges.
Poor Customer Service
Even with substantial resources at its disposal, Discover Bank has failed its consumers massively especially with its customer dealings. Many of its consumers were met with dismissive, unhelpful, and rude customer service agents. Other consumers had ultimately given up reaching their lines due to long waiting times only to be hung up on before they’re able to air their concerns.
Unfortunately, unforgiving policy, accounts restrictions, lack of notifications, fraud charges, and lousy customer service complaints are just the beginning for Discover Bank. The bank’s customers are left wondering what options they have regarding their consumer rights.
We Fix Complaints When Customer Service Won’t
Has Discover Student Loans used misleading sales tactics? Have you received poor service? Do you have complaints with billing? Do you want customer service at Discover Student Loans to listen?
A lot of Discover Student Loans Corporation customers aren’t happy with their service and the Better Business Bureau lists 1,063 customer complaints against the company in the past three years, including complaints for billing and collections practices, problems with a service/product, advertising and sales, among others.
If your complaints haven’t been heard, we can help. At Agruss Law Firm, LLC we help customers who have been mistreated by big companies–much like Discover Student Loans–and we turn your complaints into resolutions!
We’ll not only file your legal demands with Discover Student Loans, we’ll negotiate with the company. If your claim isn’t resolved through these negotiations, we’ll work through the legal process that is outlined in your Discover Student Loans contract, which is typically arbitration.
Agruss Law Firm, LLC gets results–including zero balances, refunds, and other compensation.
Here’s How to Make Big Companies Listen
It can be frustrating when you rely on a service and don’t get the results you’ve paid for. Big companies make mistakes every day and not only is it their fault, it can cost you money, time, and leave you with big headaches.
Have you tried calling Discover Student Loans to address an issue, only to be told that the representative has no authority to do so? Or maybe you’ve tried talking to someone higher up in the company, only to be ignored, dismissed, or they take too long, continuing to waste your precious time. Maybe you’ve sent an email to the company which only resulted in a prefabricated response or they never follow through with what they’ve promised.
When you’re limited in your choices for service providers or you’re locked into a contract, what can you do?
Fortunately, you do have options.
Use Arbitration to Settle Your Complaint
Most companies like Discover Student Loans have an arbitration clause in their contracts to prevent being taken to court for traditional litigation. This is actually an advantage for the consumer. When you request an arbitration hearing, an independent third-party (the arbitrator) with knowledge of the type of situation involved will listen to the facts from both sides and make an impartial, binding decision. Discover Student Loans will have to do a lot of work and there is no guarantee that they will have a successful outcome.
Arbitration is Fast, Inexpensive, and Private
Arbitration with Discover Student Loans is conducted through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). According to the AAA Consumer Due Process Protocol, arbitration through AAA will comply with their Statement of Principles, which includes:
- The process is fundamentally fair-All parties are entitled to qualified, competent, impartial arbitrators who will conduct a fair hearing.
- You get access to all relevant information-This includes reasonable costs, confidentiality, reasonable time limits, and meeting times and/or locations that are agreeable to both parties.
- Transparency-AAA provides clear arbitration agreements and the ability for each side to hire their own representation.
- Just process-Arbitration allows the arbitrator to award the same relief as traditional litigation in a binding decision.
- Alternative to arbitration-Mediation and the ability to take the case to small claims court should be available in some cases.
Arbitration Gives you Control and Leverage
When Discover Student Loans is alerted that you plan to pursue arbitration, they know it will cost them money out of pocket. Not only do they run the risk of losing the case, but they will also pay for their mistake(s) and the arbitration itself. This gives you more leverage with your demands.
If Discover Student Loans doesn’t meet those demands and you have a real complaint, Agruss Law Firm, LLC can help by representing you in arbitration where you will get a fair, just, and transparent hearing.
Control and Leverage Triggers Faster Settlements
Large companies like Discover Student Loans don’t like the uncertainty and loss of control that comes with arbitration. Not only do they lose the advantage in the situation, but you’re also on equal footing with them in the eyes of arbitration.
The first step in taking on Discover Student Loans is to formally raise your complaint. The lawyers at Agruss Law Firm, LLC can help you to do so. We will send a letter of demands to the corporate offices of Discover Student Loans, letting them know that you’re ready to begin arbitration if a satisfactory resolution is not achieved. Typically, this is 30 days, but it will depend on your specific contract with Discover Student Loans.
Approximately 50% of cases will settle before proceeding to an arbitration hearing during this time. However, if Discover Student Loans doesn’t offer a reasonable settlement within the appropriate time frame, the next step would be filing a case with AAA. Agruss Law Firm, LLC will not only put together the necessary paperwork for arbitration, but we will also help you take the next steps in the arbitration process.
UDAAP and Arbitration
UDAAP is an acronym representing laws that prohibit Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices in the context of trade or business. This includes misrepresentation, deception, false advertising, or false promises. These laws emerged following the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The ultimate goal with these laws is geared towards protecting consumers involved in financial transactions, educating consumers on their rights, and allowing them access to information and resources to best inform their decisions.
UDAAP laws are regulated by two organizations, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC expanded the initial UDAAP laws in 2004 to include unfair and deceptive acts and practices. Some standards for unfairness, in particular, include if it causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, the injury is not reasonably avoidable by consumers, and the injury is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.
Every state has UDAAP laws, which can vary widely. However, the lawyers at Agruss Law Firm, LLC understand these laws and can use them to get compensation for deceptive practices, representing consumers throughout the country in cases of arbitration at no cost to them. The company will not only pay the consumer, but they will also pay my fees as well. The consumer will never pay me a cent.
If you’re dealing with an issue with Discover Student Loans, you might try filing a complaint with the BBB or the customer service team with Discover Student Loans. Unfortunately, these avenues won’t always lead to a successful resolution for you, the customer. Instead, you may want to consider an experienced arbitration lawyer to take on your case.
Arbitration is a very useful tool for resolving disputes, and Agruss Law Firm, LLC can help. With our expert guidance, we bring the big companies to the table and provide the support needed to get your bills corrected, credit reports fixed, improper fees refunded, and more. Let us pick up the sword for you; you have nothing to lose.
How Do I File a Complaint Against Discover Student Loans?
We will use your state’s UDAAP law to file a complaint in Arbitration on your behalf at no cost to you. UDAAP laws include misrepresentation, deception, false advertising, or false promises. Under your state’s UDAAP law, you are likely entitled to money damages for your actual damages. Plus, the other side will pay our fees and costs. You will not pay us a penny. These laws emerged following the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The ultimate goal with these laws is geared towards protecting consumers involved in financial transactions, educating consumers on their rights, and allowing them access to information and resources to best inform their decisions.
People, First
We are proud to serve consumers in arbitration cases. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Agruss Law Firm, we put People, First.
Share Your Complaints Below Against Discover Student Loans
We encourage you to post your complaints about Discover Student Loans. Sharing your complaints against this big company can help other consumers understand what to do when they have problems with this company. Sharing your experience may help someone else!
