When searching online or looking through local advertisements, it can be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt consolidation service and a fraudulent one. Scam artists can be very clever about how they do things, but they cannot get around certain objective facts that can be easily found.
The most important information to look for when trying to determine legitimacy is an address and phone number. Not only is it a tool for your initial research, but it can be invaluable if something goes wrong.
Get a physical address, not a PO Box. The state that the company is in does not matter, really, since most companies will establish an office in a location with favorable banking laws. Get at least one phone number, too, and check that it works and connects to the correct business. If anything seems out of place, double check the area code of the phone number and see if it matches the state. If they do not match, something may be wrong.
Search the Better Business Bureau. If they have no information, the company may be very new. If there are many unanswered complaints, move on to another listing. Remember that you must know the ‘real name’ of the company. This information should be on their website. Continue reading ‘How Do I Find aNon-Fraud Credit Card Debt Consolidation Company?’ »