Filed: February 28, 2025
Court: United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Plaintiff: Jamie L. Hamilton
Defendant: Credit Clerk, LLC
Allegations at a Glance
Jamie L. Hamilton, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against Credit Clerk, LLC, a Delaware-based credit repair company, accusing it of deceptive business practices related to its credit improvement services. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA), the Illinois Credit Services Organization Act (ICSOA), and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act (ICFA).
According to the complaint, in June 2023, Hamilton sought help to improve her credit score and remove negative items from her credit report. Credit Clerk allegedly assured her that they could:
- Erase negative accounts from her credit report.
- Lower her interest rates on debts.
- Improve her credit score by working with creditors.
Believing these claims, Hamilton signed a contract with Credit Clerk in July 2023 and began paying $99 per month, plus a $35 start-up fee.
However, the lawsuit claims that Credit Clerk failed to deliver:
- No negative accounts were removed, despite repeated assurances.
- Her credit score dropped from 620 to 437 instead of improving.
- She continued to receive harassing collection calls from creditors.
- She was misled into believing the company had expertise to deliver results.
After months of payments and no results, Hamilton canceled the service and alleges that she ended up in a worse financial position than before.
Legal Claims
The lawsuit accuses Credit Clerk, LLC of:
✅ Violating the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) – misleading customers about its services and charging fees before performing work.
✅ Violating the Illinois Credit Services Organization Act (ICSOA) – making false claims about its ability to improve credit scores.
✅ Violating the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act (ICFA) – using deceptive tactics to lure consumers into signing up.
Relief Sought
Hamilton is seeking:
💰 Actual and punitive damages for financial losses.
💰 Refund of all fees paid for services that were not delivered.
💰 Attorney’s fees and litigation costs under state and federal law.
The Bottom Line
The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about alleged deceptive credit repair schemes, where consumers seeking financial relief end up worse off. The case underscores the importance of verifying credit repair claims before signing up for services.
📌 Important Note: Lawsuits are legal allegations and may be dismissed, settled, or withdrawn. This summary reflects the claims made in the complaint and does not include a response from the defendant.
If you or someone you know is considering credit repair services, be cautious—promises of “guaranteed results” may not always be what they seem.
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