Stop Earnest Inc. Phone Harassment

Resources for resolving common issues with Earnest Inc. products and services

You can reduce the number of unwanted calls from Earnest Inc. you get by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It's free. Visit http://donotcall.gov to register your number.

How do I register?

Add your phone number for free by visiting http://donotcall.gov, or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register (TTY: 1-866-290-4236)

If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from http://donotcall.gov. You must click on the link in the email within 72 hours to complete your registration.

How long does it take?

Your phone number should show up on the Registry the next day. Most sales calls will stop once your number has been on the Registry for 31 days. You can verify that your number is on the Registry by visiting http://donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222.

Reporting Illegal Calls

Where can I file a complaint about an illegal sales call or a robocall?

To file a complaint, visit http://donotcall.gov, or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236).

Will I hear back from the FTC regarding my complaint?

Due to the volume of complaints, the FTC cannot respond directly to every complaint. The FTC and other law enforcement agencies analyze complaints to spot trends and to identify and take action against the people responsible for these illegal calls.

What's a Robocall?

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. You've probably gotten robocalls about candidates running for office, or charities asking for donations. These robocalls are allowed. But if the recording is a sales message and you haven't given your written permission to get calls from the company on the other end, the call is illegal. In addition to the phone calls being illegal, their pitch most likely is a scam.

What Should You Do If You Get a Robocall?

If you get a robocall:

  • Hang up the phone. Don't press 1 to speak to a live operator and don't press any other number to get your number off the list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will probably just lead to more robocalls.
  • Consider contacting your phone provider and asking them to block the number, and whether they charge for that service. Remember that telemarketers change Caller ID information easily and often, so it might not be worth paying a fee to block a number that will change.
  • Report your experience to the FTC online at or by calling 1-888-382-1222.

New Earnest Inc. Consumer Complaints


Earnest Inc. Student loan getting a loan qualify for a better loan than offered

August 3, 2016 - I applied for a student loan re-finance with Earnest. They are advertising a 3.5 % APR as the lowest fixed rate. I earn well into -, have a - -, no other debt other than a 2015 car with a loan of approximately 50 % LTV and a $1200.00 mortgage, 10+ years of work experience, - - with no late or negative information. They offered me over 5 % as the best APR, which is congruent with the non-fintech market rate. I firmly believe that this company is engaged in false advertising of the 3.5 % APR. The explanation for the credit offering of 5+ % did not hold water, given the aforement...

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Earnest Inc. Student loan getting a loan can't qualify for a loan

December 17, 2015 - I applied to have my student loan refinanced with " Earnest '' and the company quoted me at a rate of ~5.2 %, but when the loan was approved the rate was increased to 6.86 % with not explanation even though I have an " Excellent '' credit score. And when I asked the representative to investigate why the rate changed she said she would check with the underwriting department and get back to me. That was two weeks ago and now she is ignoring me. This is a classic example of " bait & switch. '' ...

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Earnest Inc. Student loan getting a loan

August 7, 2015 - Dear Madame/Sir : I am writing to you in regards to a recent student loan refinance application I submitted to Earnest Operations, LLC, - - -, - -, CA. - NMLS # -, operating at the following internet address : www.-.com. I submitted an application on their website on - -, 2015, and uploaded all required information and additional documents to refinance the current balance of my student loans ( $ - ) and lower my current interest rate from 7 % to what - is currently offering ( 1.90 % ) for a variable rate. I received an email from - '' who advised me to e...

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