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10/26/2010

New Laws Fight Deceptive Debt Relief Practices

All new regulations to help protect consumers from deceptive offers for debt relief go into effect on Oct. 27. However, BBB still advises consumers use caution when enlisting help to get out of debt.

06/24/2010

No Credit? Bad Credit? Beware of Loan Scams, Warns BBB

Based on complaints filed with BBB, U.S. residents lost an estimated total of $250,000 to advance fee loan scams this spring. Hawaii's BBB has tips to avoid losing money to lecherous lenders.

05/01/2005

FTC - The Truth About Advance-Fee Loan Scams

Advance-fee loan sharks are preying on unwary consumers, taking their money for the promise of a loan or credit, and leaving them in hot water. The scam artists often impersonate legitimate lenders to entice consumers into falling for their bogus offer.


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