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- Minnesota shut down student-debt relief company Direct Account Management over fraudulent behavior.
- It accused the company of illegally taking money from borrowers for services that are otherwise free.
- The company is required to pay the state $20,000, which will be distributed to impacted borrowers.
Minnesota just shut down a student-loan forgiveness company after finding it was accused of illegally taking money from borrowers.