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Three Keys To Avoiding Being Scammed By Internet Credit Repair

by Jon Chan

Your credit report may have mistakes, issues, and even defaults if you haven't looked at it for a while. Luckily there are companies online that can assist you in removing even defaults. These companies are call Credit Repair Companies and they are prolific online. You do however, have to watch out for con-men companies and ensure that you pick a Credit Repair Company with a good reputation using these tips.

No down payments first

Avoid a Credit Repair Company that wants you to hand over a fee or payment before they meet with you. Reputable companies will first talk to you, assess your credit report and discuss your current situation before asking for any type of payment for their services. An up-front fee is a red flag that the company will probably take your money and run. And no matter what type of charges you may incur, be sure they aren't exorbitant. If a Credit Repair Company claims your case will cost thousands of dollars, look for another one.

Look out for claims to "re-invent" your credit

There are companies that claim that they can clean your credit issue by re-inventing your credit situation with a new SSN (or Social Security Number). This is absolutely untrue. The trick here is that these companies apply for an EIN (or Employee Identification Number) which is normally used by businesses and looks like a SSN. This is known as "file segregation" and is a well known con which is also against the law. Stay away from Credit Repair companies that use this method.

Look for one that helps you help yourself

Credit Repair Companies with good reputations will usually advise you on some of the actions that you can take on your own without any fees or charges. Calling up and speaking to the respective credit bureaus and talking to your creditors to see how they can assist are some initial steps that you can take. Companies that ask you to do inappropriate things such as disputing justified fees and charges should be avoided.

Another way to avoid the scam artists is to call up with the Better Business Bureau (or BBB) to make sure that the company you are dealing with has no complaints lodged against them. - 41115

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Title: Three Keys To Avoiding Being Scammed By Internet Credit Repair
Author: Jon Chan
Email: jchan@vertial.com
Keywords: Credit Repair,Credit,Personal Finance,Finance,Business
Word Count: 375
Category: Finance:Credit
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