With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans, scammers are preying on individuals who are looking for lower payments or student loan forgiveness.

If you have had trouble staying on top of your student loan payments and are concerned about the prospect of wage garnishment, there are steps you can take. The most straightforward is to "make consistent, timely payments," ensuring you remember deadlines by "setting up automatic payments or reminders," said LendingTree.

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The future of student loans is uncertain, and borrowers might want to start looking at their interest rates, credit score and more.