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2. How to protect yourself from debt relief and credit scams - AOL

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   Debt relief and credit repair scams involve a scammer who claims to be able to eliminate your debt or increase your credit score by a specific amount. They typically request a large upfront ...

3. Best debt relief options for credit card debt - AOL

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   Debt relief scams: Some criminals target those seeking help with credit card debt. Make sure that you know how to identify a debt relief scam, such as guarantees that you will qualify for debt ...

4. 5 Warning Signs of a Debt Relief Scam - AOL

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   The combination of a global pandemic and soaring inflation has left many Americans with mountains of debt. The total household debt in the U.S. rose by $351 billion (2.2%) to reach $16.51 trillion ...

5. How to spot debt collection scams: 8 signs to watch out for

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   Here’s how to find out if a debt collector is legit. Key takeaways. Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment.

6. How to tell if debt settlement is a good idea for you - AOL

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   On average, debt settlement services may help consumers save nearly 50% on their credit card balances, according to a report from the American Association for Debt Resolution. However, that amount ...

7. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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   An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

8. Best debt relief companies for credit card debt 2024 - AOL

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   In 2024, credit card debt accounted for 6.36% of all United States household debt, up from 5.8% in 2020. Credit card balances surged during the pandemic and, by the end of 2022, Alaska led the ...

9. How to settle credit card debt - AOL

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   Monitor your credit report: Regularly review your credit report for inaccuracies, and take steps to correct any errors promptly. A credit repair company may be able to help with this step.