False advertising: There is no “federal debt relief plan” for consumers
April 27, 2009
If you get an offer in the mail of a “federal debt relief” plan, throw it away.
Consumers are receiving a mailing — with a return address of
WTAE News in
You can read and see a video of that story here.
As of now, there is no federal debt relief plan for consumers facing credit card debt.
Anyone who struggling with debt should contact a non-profit credit counseling agency that is affiliated with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau.
Avoid any company that initiates contact with you, charges large upfront fees and is not a non-profit.
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