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2. How to spot debt collection scams: 8 signs to watch out for

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   Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1.

3. How to tell if debt settlement is a good idea for you - AOL

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   A debt settlement may remain on your credit report for up to seven years. Not all types of debt are eligible : Some types of debt, like mortgages are car loans, can’t be settled.

4. Best debt relief options for credit card debt - AOL

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   Debt relief scams: Some criminals target those seeking help with credit card debt. Make sure that you know how to identify a debt relief scam, such as guarantees that you will qualify for debt ...

5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

6. Debt settlement - Wikipedia

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   Debt settlement (also called debt reduction, debt negotiation or debt resolution) is a settlement negotiated with a debtor's unsecured creditor. Commonly, creditors agree to forgive a large part of the debt: perhaps around half, though results can vary widely. When settlements are finalized, the terms are put in writing.

7. Authorization hold - Wikipedia

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   Authorization hold (also card authorization, preauthorization, or preauth) is a service offered by credit and debit card providers whereby the provider puts a hold of the amount approved by the cardholder, reducing the balance of available funds until the merchant clears the transaction (also called settlement), after the transaction is completed or aborted, or because the hold expires.