The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and seven state attorneys general sued Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS) and its web of shell companies for running an illegal debt-relief enterprise. The CFPB and state attorneys general also sued the chief architects of the illegal enterprise, Ryan Sasson and Jason Blust. The CFPB and attorneys general allege the ... Read more ..read more

Chapters 0:00:01 Introducing the Get Out of Deck Guy team 0:00:33 The Range of Emotions Caused by Debt 0:02:25 A Lively Discussion on Extravagant Spending 0:02:42 Women considering unconventional ways to pay off debt 0:07:06 Seeking advice outside of immediate circle of friends 0:10:13 Emotional Attachment to a Beloved Pet 0:12:39 The Impact of Depression ... Read more ..read more

Introduction to 16 Common Myths about Getting Out of Debt [0:00] Hey, you’re back with the Get Out of Debt Guy show. I’m the old Get Out of Debt Guy, Steve Rode, and with me is the new Get Out of Debt Guy, Damon Day. Hey, Damon. Hey, Steve. Today, we’re going to be talking ... Read more ..read more

Describe How You Feel You Were Scammed I was purposefully misled during my interactions with Lakeview Law Group. I specifically asked three different times if this was a debt settlement program and was assured it was not and didn’t work like that. When the notary arrived to have me sign the contract, i read it ... Read more ..read more

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Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Lexington Law, the largest credit repair operation in the United States, entered into a Stipulated Final Judgement and Order the Court must approve. I would be surprised if they didn’t. I’m going to bold what I think are the most important revelations. The proposed order says, “Plaintiff Bureau ... Read more ..read more

Consumer Statement: Second Chance debt advocate service at least that’s what they represented them to me as and I hadn’t read your formum unfortunately. They claim to be a debt consolidating advocates dealing with predatory lenders and payday loan type companies they assured me that they could help me with a payday loan with an ... Read more ..read more

Consumer Statement: Was offered a personal loan through a company named loan rate pal. The operator said I didn’t qualify for a loan, but could help me with my debt. It’s been one year with no resolution and no one will return my calls or emails, they also changed all emails to me debts so ... Read more ..read more

The Federal Trade Commission and the Florida Attorney General are sending refunds totaling more than $540,000 to consumers nationwide who were defrauded by Life Management Services of Orange County, LLC, and related companies who tricked them into paying for worthless credit card interest rate reduction and debt elimination programs. The average check amount is $117. The FTC is ... Read more ..read more

This month, more than 7,100 people who were charged illegal advance fees by Timemark, Inc. to renegotiate, settle, reduce, or alter the terms of their federal student loans will receive a check in the mail. Payments will be sent on July 6, 2023, through Epiq Systems. If you do not receive a check and believe ... Read more ..read more