Legislation would add 10 years to fraud convictions when the victim is targeted because of their veteran status. Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status. The lawsuit alleges that the contract violated the Military Lending Act. VA officials and veterans advocates have warned that many veterans may be taken advantage of by lawyers filing suits related to water contamination there. 'These companies are making millions off of our veterans.' Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege. Posing as women on Tinder, conspirators demonstrated romantic interest in sailors. Then they swindled them. The conspiracy entrapped veterans in exploitative loans, with interest rates as high as 240%. The company will pay $13 million in refunds, stop collecting $21 million in outstanding loans and fix negative entries in credit reports. These pawnshops allegedly charged active-duty members and families an annual interest rate of more than 200%. Load More