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  2. How to protect yourself from debt relief and credit scams - AOL

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    National Debt Relief: Since 2009, National Debt Relief has helped over 550,000 customers resolve their debt. This nationwide servicer, based in New York, offers multiple perks, including ...

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

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    Check your credit report for the debt. AnnualCreditReport.com allows you to obtain a free credit report from each major consumer reporting company weekly. Claim your reports online, then review ...

  4. 5 Warning Signs of a Debt Relief Scam - AOL

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    The combination of a global pandemic and soaring inflation has left many Americans with mountains of debt. The total household debt in the U.S. rose by $351 billion (2.2%) to reach $16.51 trillion ...

  5. Best debt relief companies for credit card debt 2024 - AOL

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    In 2024, credit card debt accounted for 6.36% of all United States household debt, up from 5.8% in 2020. Credit card balances surged during the pandemic and, by the end of 2022, Alaska led the ...

  6. Credit bureau - Wikipedia

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    A credit bureau is a data collection agency that gathers account information from various creditors and provides that information to a consumer reporting agency in the United States, a credit reference agency in the United Kingdom, a credit reporting body in Australia, a credit information company (CIC) in India, a Special Accessing Entity in the Philippines, and also to private lenders. [1]

  7. Debt relief - Wikipedia

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    Debt relief, on an individual level, refers mainly to the negotiation for a reduction of a debt by either the consumer or a debt settlement agency. Through this arrangement, consumers agree to pay the creditor a fixed amount of money (generally a discount on their outstanding debt) either in a lump sum or under a payment plan.

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

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    Potential debt reduction: Debt settlement may reduce the total amount you owe, providing relief from debt burdens. However, the fees of settlement and late fees can sometimes inflate your debt ...

  9. Ripoff Report - Wikipedia

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    Ripoff Report is a private for-profit website founded by Ed Magedson. [1] The Ripoff Report has been online since December 1998 and is operated by Xcentric Ventures, LLC which is based in Tempe, Arizona. [2] In 2023 an Australian judge found the company purports to be a consumer review site but profits from extortive business practices. [3]