Sentences with phrase «scammed by credit repair companies»

If no one was ever scammed by a credit repair company, there wouldn't be so many warnings against using these companies.

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Scams still happen, but many dishonest credit repair companies are caught and charged by the Federal Trade Commission.

[FN3] The companies engaging in outright credit repair scams, however, are preying on some of the most vulnerable segments of the consuming public: those on fixed incomes, such as seniors; those with major debts, perhaps brought on by illness; and those who simply can not afford their own bills, much less oppressive advance fees.

You can avoid credit repair scams by going through these organizations, checking companies through the Better Business Bureau and not paying large upfront fees to accomplish your goals.