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10/20/2010

New Laws Go Into Effect to Fight Deceptive Debt Relief

New FTC regulations to protect financially-desperate families from deceptive offers for debt relief will go into effect on October 27. While the new rule will have a significant impact on reducing predatory debt relief, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers that they still need to use caution when enlisting the help of a third party to get out of debt.

04/29/2010

Complaints to BBB Against Debt Settlement Companies On the Rise

Better Business Bureau advises cash-strapped families to recognize the red flags of deceptive debt settlement services

01/07/2010

Victims of Suntasia Telemarketing Operation Being Reimbursed $14.1 Million

Starting January 6, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission will be sending out more then 356,000 checks to consumers who have been victimized by Suntasia Marketing in Largo, FL. The reimbursement checks stem from an agreement Suntasia made in December of 2008 to settle FTC charges alleging wrongful business practices.


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