A friend of mine asked me about a new SSH facility opened less than a year ago. I tried to steer him to the place that I trained, but SSH put on a helluva presentation and signed him up 6-7 months ago. For those that don't know, SSH helps you arrange financing with the funds put in escrow, then, regardless of how much you fly, they draw 10% from the account each of the first 10 months. Most students have not finished their PPL by that time. My friend has all of 15 hours and is out somewhere between $60,000 - $70,000. We talked just 2 days ago when he called me on his way home from a flight. He's travelling for business this week and as of now still has no idea that he's been swindled.