Quick Answer: Burlington Financial Group appears illegitimate based on this consumer complaint alleging $4,966 in fees collected over 10 months with no debt reduction achieved. The company reportedly stopped responding to calls and emails, prompting BBB complaints and cease-and-desist actions from the affected customer.
Consumer Statement:
Burlington Finanical Group, LLC contacted my husband while he was recovering from serious health issues. We believe the people when they said they could help with debt reduction, just had to send them $496.64 each month. This was automatically deducted from our account. this was in July 2018. there have been no debt reductions. I became concerned when none of our calls or emails were answered.
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I have filed a complaint with the BBB here in Tyler, TX which they forwarded to the Maryland BBB. I have stopped payment on any automatic withdrawals. I have send by certificated and return receipt mail a cease and desist letter as well as a letter of Revocation of authorization for debts.
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We want our money back that was paid for “fees” which is about $4966.40.
Date This Problem Happened: July 10, 2018
State You Live in: MD
Race/Ethnicity: Whhite
Age Range: 51-65
Total Amount of Fee Paid: $4,966.60
Company Name: Burlington Financial Group
Company Address:
32 West Road Ste. 310
Towson, MD 21204
Company Telephone Number: 800-333-1038
Website of Company: burlingtonfinancial.com
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