This review is the result of a question from a reader about Preferred Financial Services.
Address:
300 Brickstone Square,
Andover MA 01810
Website:
pfsdebtrelief.com
They own their domain name and it was registered on June 25, 2008. The administrative contact is Wayne Ahlquist.
Description:
I am assuming they are a debt settlement company. They have a link to their about us page but it just sends you back to the home page which does not specifically say what they are.
Management
The official company name is Preferred Financial Services Corporation
Wayne A. Ahlquist is President. Lamont L. Milton serves as an additional corporate officer. – Source
Contacts
866-992-7400
Keith Koltunowicz, General Manager – Source
Relationships
Wayne Ahlquist is also an officer of the following debt relief companies:
- Elite Financial Services, Inc. Additional officer: Jason F. Voci – Source
- Accelerated Financial Services, LLC. Additional officers: Daniel M. Card, Lamont L. Milton. – Source
- Advantage Financial Services, Inc. Additional officers: Mark J. Heckman, Lamont L. Milton – Source
- Premier Debt Solutions, Inc. Additional officers: Christopher B. Carter, Lamont L. Milton – Source
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PFS1.net came up in my research and is actually Preferred Financial Services Corporation. – Source
PFSDebtSolutions.com was also found to be yet an additional web site for this company. – Source
Interesting Points
In my opinion it is a big red flag for me is when one individual is involved in so many similar debt consolidation and debt settlement companies at one time. Most of the related companies were formed relatively recently. I find it very odd.
I was shocked to see this statement below made by this debt settlement company. In my opinion it is a gross misrepresentation of the fact that when participating in a debt settlement program your debts will become delinquent and that will most certainly appear on your credit report.
Debt reduction is for consumers who want to pay back their creditors but either can’t afford the minimum payments or simply cannot justify paying such ridiculous finance charges. Bankruptcy is a way for a consumer to completely eliminate their debts and, in some cases; the creditor would not receive a penny. Bankruptcy laws, however, are very strict and most consumers may not be eligible now. Also, a bankruptcy reports as a completely separate note line on your credit report.a debt reduction program does not. – Source
There was also no information I could find on the site regarding the tax consequences of settling debts, the possibility of being sued by creditors while settling, or anything about their fees and charges for the service. – Source http://www.pfsdebtrelief.com/
At the time of this review Preferred Financial Services is still under investigation by the New York State Attorney General. – Source
BBB Reviews & Ratings
At the time I wrote this review the BBB had no rating for this company. It was interesting that the BBB had yet another variation of the name, Preferred Financial Services, Inc. – Source
Complaints
The company was started by Wayne Ahlquist and Lamont Milton, both of these characters along with the Manager Keith are crooks. Wayne is convicted felon from Lynn, MA who has an extensive criminal record both as a juvenile and currently. He is only concerend with his pockets. Lamon Milton is the most egotistical person that I’ve ever met. He does not care about his customers nor does Mr. Ahlquist and in fact less than 5% of their clients ever finish the program. – Source
An additional allegation was made that the officers of this company are felons:
Stay away from this company. They have a long list of convicted Felons running the place. Preferred Financial Services rip off!! Wayne Ahlquist Felon, Lamont Milton Felon, Chris Carter Felon. Debt settlement can be done yourself save your money and join a local credit counseling Company that charges no more than $75 in fees up front and no more than $20 a month. – Source
I did not check it out but if you want to search the Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) you can do so here to confirm the above allegations.
- Preferred Financial Services Constant Harrassing Telephone Calls Haverhill, Massachusetts
- Preferred Financial Services Ripoff dishonest destroys your credit LIES TO YOU will trick you you can be sued Lawrence Massachusetts
- Preferred Financial Services – PFS1.net, Dangerous Stole $1400 In 3 Months Credit Card Rip Off artist, PFS1.Net reported to FBI, Attorney General, FTC Join in Lawrence And Andover Massachusetts
- Preferred Financial Services Preferred Financial Creates More Credit Problems Then They Solve Lawrence Massachusetts
- Preferred Financial Services debt settlement Online online
To check for more recent complaints on RipoffReport.com about this company, click here.
Videos
Public videos made available by the company. – Source
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Memberships
United States Organization for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA)
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I wouldn’t give this company wonderful reviews.
This place is full of FUCKERS
I wouldn’t give this company wonderful reviews.
Attorney General Koster of Missouri files suit against Elite Financial one of the many names under the Preferred Financial group of frauds. http://www.bizjournals.com/stl…
Elite Financial and it’s owners Jason Voci, Wayne Ahlquist and Lamont Milton (per the Mass Department of Corporations) are lucky that they only received a slap on the wrist by AG Koster, but this is only the start to the end of this group of frauds operating within the North Shore of Mass.
As a “true” consumer advocate that receives hundreds of emails daily from distressed homeowners that are in credit card debt it is no shock to me what is below the surface starting with Preferred Financial Services located in Andover Mass.
Attorney General Koster of Missouri files suit against Elite Financial one of the many names under the Preferred Financial group of frauds. http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2010/12/20/elite-financial-to-refund-missourians.html
Elite Financial and it’s owners Jason Voci, Wayne Ahlquist and Lamont Milton (per the Mass Department of Corporations) are lucky that they only received a slap on the wrist by AG Koster, but this is only the start to the end of this group of frauds operating within the North Shore of Mass.
As a “true” consumer advocate that receives hundreds of emails daily from distressed homeowners that are in credit card debt it is no shock to me what is below the surface starting with Preferred Financial Services located in Andover Mass.
They should all go to jail. Wonder if they sleep well at night
Jennifer, are you still around? If so could you reply to me so we can discuss this….I’m investigating these companies right now for a court case, thanks.
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If you’re going to be implying that people might be felons (even if you just copy and pasted some other website) you really should check into it and not stick with the lame cop out of “well I didn’t research this at all, but you can” I was searching Google for some of Waynes BMX stuff and this web site popped up telling me he might be a felon when I know that he is not. That is not very professional of you.
As the current PR man in charge of online content, I would like to adress some of the content on this page in regards to our company. We strive to do everything possible to help our clients eliminate debt quickly and effectively. Our program works, as proven by the fact that we have been in business for over 8 years now. However, if a consumer is not informed before enrolling in a program like ours, they will not be prepared for the process of debt settlement. That is why it is so important for people to do research on how the process works, not only on which company to use. As most know by now, ripoffreport.com should not be used as a way of judging a company, as it is basically an extortion company that can be paid to remove content. We strive on improving our image and most importantly educating consumers BEFORE they enroll in our program.
Preferred Financial Services
Stephen,
Thank you for your response.
Steve
Well Stephan, how big of you to clear the matter up. You must think the consumers are idiots. Let me tell you that at times a thing called Karma comes knowking at your door. That is me. You people messed with the wrong person. Wake up
Stephan
wake and smell the coffee. You people are scams. You work for a company that destroys lives. Sleeping well. When the D.A comes looking for you will you singing the same song? Think not