Quick Answer: Manchester Capital Trust appears to be a scam operation based on consumer reports of taking fees without providing promised debt relief services. A Texas consumer reported losing $707.49 to the company, which allegedly targets vulnerable people with false promises about debt assistance.
Date This Problem Happened: November 9, 2011
State You Live in: Texas
Race/Ethnicity: Black or African American
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Total Amount of Fee Paid: $707
Company Name: Manchester Capital Trust
Company Address:
1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Company Telephone Number: 855-887-3890
Website of Company: ManchesterCapitalTrust.com
Consumer Statement:
I was scammed by Manchester Capital Trust for $707.49. They made it sound so good and it is ashame how they prey on poor people.
Consumer Action Taken:
I asked them to send me my money back and i do not know if that will happen.
God bless their soles for doing poor people that way
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