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10/20/2010
New FTC regulations to protect families from deceptive offers for debt relief will go into effect October 27. While the new rule will have a significant impact on reducing predatory debt relief, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to use caution when enlisting the help of a third party to get out of debt.
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08/04/2010
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule which will prohibit for-profit companies that sell debt relief serves over the phone from collecting any advanced fees prior to settling or reducing debt. These new regulations offer consumers additional protections when trying to reduce credit card or other unsecured debt.
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07/07/2010
BBB Dallas was featured prominently on the July 7th Today Show discussing Credit Solutions and deceptive debt settlement offers.
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04/29/2010
Better Business Bureau advises cash-strapped families to recognize the red flags of deceptive debt settlement services
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01/07/2010
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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10/14/2009
The Metro New York BBB is handling restitution funds for the NY State Attorney General arising from settlement agreements the AG reached with a number of online electronics businesses.
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