California Is Hunting Deceptive Debt Settlement Companies — Here’s How to Report One
California’s DFPI is actively hunting deceptive debt settlement companies — and the junk mail you almost threw away could start an investigation.
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A Debt Relief Company Is Being Sued for Fake VA Emails — Here Are 7 Red Flags That Mean Any Company Is Cutting Corners to Find You
A federal lawsuit alleges fake VA emails and tracking pixels. Here are 7 red flags that any debt relief company is cutting corners to find you.
Debt Savers Review: Is That BBB Logo Legit?
Quick Answer: The BBB logo on DebtSavers.us appears misleading since no “Debt Savers” company is BBB-accredited, but the domain owner Best Rate Referrals LLC does hold an A+ BBB rating. This lead generation company uses its legitimate BBB accreditation to promote debt relief referral sites without clearly identifying itself as the actual rated business.A tipster …
Debt Relief Leads: What They Mean and What to Do
Quick Answer: Debt relief leads are potential customers who express interest in debt settlement services, and their costs have skyrocketed from $2 per internet form fill to $30+ (a 1500% increase), with TV/radio leads exceeding $100 per call. This dramatic cost increase has put actual debt settlement service providers at the mercy of affiliate marketers …
FTC Debt Settlement Suit: $8.5 Million Settlement
Quick Answer: The FTC filed suit against Media Innovations and related companies for an $8.5 million settlement over deceptive debt relief marketing practices. The defendants lacked adequate proof that their debt settlement services could substantially reduce debts quickly or stop creditor calls as advertised.Today the Federal Trade Commission released a suit they filed yesterday against …
