Avoid Credit Repair Scams
Avoid Credit Repair Scams
One of the negative impacts of the worsening economy is the increase in number of people who would like to repair their poor credit ratings. Because of this, there are many credit repair services that offer assistance to help these consumers with poor credit ratings on how to fix them. But consumers are warned about credit repair services that are engaging in tricking people.
There are things that consumers must be cautious about a credit repair company:
- The company misrepresents the amount of savings the consumer can save or the substantial reduction in the consumer’s debt through getting the services they offer.
- The company sets a definite time to achieve the goal of repairing the poor credit rating of the consumer.
- The company provides an inaccurate percentage of outstanding debt.
- The company charges an upfront fee before giving the service to repair the bad credit.
- The company advises the consumer to make false statement about his credit history.
- Before signing a contract to get the service of a credit repair company, he should ask a copy of the “Consumer Credit File Rights under State and Federal Law” and he should also ask for a written contract of his rights and duties.
The contract must include:
- The amount of payment that is required.
- The description of services that will be done to fix the bad credit.
- The estimated time to attain the goal of repairing the credit.
- Cancellation form notice that needs to be filled up in case the contract is cancelled.
- A clear statement that no charges will be paid in case the contract is cancelled within three business days.
The consumer is advised not to waive any of his rights. He can file a complaint with BBB at www.bbb.org or with the FTC at www.ftc.gov and at www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov.
It requires patience to repair a credit. You have to start now and choose the right road and avoid scams.