What is particularly frustrating about stories like this is that consumers do not realize how much power they have to repair their own credit.
Entries Tagged as 'BBB'
BBB Warns of F-Rated Credit Repair Biz in St. Louis
September 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Credit Repair
Tags: BBB·Credit Repair·credit repair companies·credit repair scam·credit report·pay for delete·Smart Solutions Financial Services·St. Louis·up-front fees
Tops Scams of 2010 Included Credit Repair, Debt Settlement Services
January 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Credit Repair, Debt Settlement
The top scams of 2010 included credit repair and debt settlement services. Expect the same in 2011 and protect yourself accordingly.
Tags: BBB·Better Business Bureau·Credit Repair·credit repair scams·Debt Settlement·debt settlement scams·top scams 2010
Debt Collector Offers Credit Card to Debtor
July 10th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Credit Cards, Debt Collection
The Consumerist is reporting a reader received an offer from the debt collector who is offering “debt reduction” in the form of a pre-approved Visa card in which his $1,364 debt would be reduced to a $1,200 balance if he accepts the card. He would need only to to pay off the balance under the [...]
Tags: BBB·collection agency·Consumerist·Credit card·Debt collector·LVNV·Resurgent Capital Services·Ripoff Report·Sherman Financial
