Category Archives: Smells Like a Scam
- Sands Tourism Sent Me Two Scratch Off Tickets and Say I’m a Winner. Is This a Scam? – Luena
“Dear Steve, I received an envelope thru my post office box, front of the envelope no name only our mailing address which is PO. Box etc… as I open this envelope it was promotional brochure from sandstourism on their 9th anniversary and there is a 2 scratch and win promo ticket which I scratch the [...]
- I’m Working at a Debt Relief Call Center in Florida and I Think It’s a Scam
“Dear Steve, I am working at a call center in florida, just started the job, and I think its a scam. The company is only doing business in Canada under two companies, that we are told to say we are a separate entity from us. They used to be called Vortex before, and I have [...]
- I Am a Recently Divorced Woman That Has Been Taken By a Con Man. – Cheryl
“Dear Steve, I am a 53 yr. old female. Recently divorced. I have no job right now, but after hooking up with a “conman” , I have maxed out my credit cards. I owe just over 18,000 on two. The “conman” has promised to help, however, he has began to cut off communications with me. [...]
- Something Seems Fishy About My Homeowners Advocate and Impact Debt Settlement. – Josh
“Dear Steve, I recently ran into this loan modification company and wanted some help researching them. Something just doesnt seem right here. The companies website is http://www.myhomeownersadvocate.com/. It appears Sean Horan owns the business from what the BBB has here http://www.bbb.org/san-diego/business-reviews/real-estate-loans/my-homeowners-advocate-in-san-diego-ca-171997987/. They have an F Rating Its odd that this Loan Modifcation company is located [...]
- Will I Ever Get My Money Back from Real Talk Network? – Marvin
“Dear Steve, I have several accounts in collections that I need to resolve. I was working with RTN until they went under. I kind of just accepted it and did nothing until I found a letter from ICEE the other day. A Google search led me to you. Question 1 : Is there any way [...]
- What is the Government Monitored Debt Relief Program?
“Dear Steve, I received letter from the Government Monitored Debt Relief Program re: consumer, medical, unsecured, and credit card debt Is this legit? My guess is no. But, would like to hear from you … GMDR 1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW 6th Floor Washington DC, 2004 1-800-753-0376 James” The Answer: Dear James, It is not a [...]
- What Government Agency Will Bail Out My Debt? – Carrie
“Dear Steve, I have more than 10,000 dollars credit card debt and some my husband’s cards are over 20 percent APR-====do I have to pay someone to help me securing the money that has been for helping to bail people out or can I do it on my thru a govt. agency? Will it affect [...]
- Real Talk Network Linked to Ponzi Schemer. Consumer Loses Yet Again.
The Real Talk Network, a Colorado based debt relief coaching group that was shut down earlier this year by the Attorney General in Colorado, has been linked to another money losing enterprise. harold Brubaker at Philly.com is reporting that Jim Melvin, a consumer that fell for the Real Talk Network pitch of paying $3,000 for [...]
- Is There a Government Program That Will Reduce Your Credit Card Debt by 90%? – Richard
“Dear Steve, Is there a government program that will reduce your credit card debit by 90% or is this just a scam? Richard” The Answer: Dear Richard, Yes, it’s a scam. Please update me on your progress by posting updates here in the comments section of your question. I’m very interested in how this works [...]
- I Heard About a Government Program That Will Reduce Your Debt Without Hurting Your Credit. – Judy
“Dear Steve, My partner and I started a small business in 2000 and used our credit cards for the start up and for cash flow when business was slow. At the peak of our indebtedness, we owed $103, 000 dollars in credit card debt. Now, my partner owes roughly 28k, I owe about 26k. In [...]
- We Are Supposedly Clients of Credit Card Defense Network (CCDN) But They Won’t Answer the Phone. – James
“Dear Steve, WE WERE WITH AND STILL ARE SUPPOSEDLY WITH CCDN,BUT CANNOT MAKE ANY KIND OF CONTACT,NOW SUPPOSE TO TRY AND GET IN TOUCH WITH LOCK & ASSC. WOULD ME AND MY WIFE BE ABLE TO GET INTO THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT IS GOING ON,SINCE WE HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO THE CLEANERS ON THIS?SINCE [...]
- Where Do I Find Real Information on Getting the Obama Credit Relief Package? – John
“Dear Steve, Where do I find real information on getting the Obama credit relief package that I have heard and seen advertised, or is it a farce? John” The Answer: Dear John, It is all a big fat lie. There is no such thing. Recently I even wrote about mailers that had been sent out [...]
- I’m a Victim of the Fake Money Order Scam. What Can I Do? – Emmanuel
“Dear Steve, Hi. I am a eighteen year old student who just recently started college. I have a big problem and I don’t know what to do. I recently took a a job online. I was told I was going to get paid $300 dollars. The boss at the time sent my three money order [...]
- What’s Your Advice About Using Novation for Debt Elimination? – Melissa
“Hello Steve, I’m doing some research on paying of debt and I came across your website. I’m hoping you can give me some sound advice. I am 31 years old, single with $19K in unsecured credit card debt. I’m sure my story is just as sob as anyone elses, so I won’t bother sharing it. [...]
- A Debt Collector Keeps Calling Me From 212-500-0839 And Says I’ll Be Arrested. – Lavern
“Dear Steve, What should I do if a collection company won’t give me their address? The guy that called was Jeff Parker (212) 500-0839. The message he left was that there were papers filed under my SS# at the New York City court and I needed to contact them right away. He first told me [...]