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Beware of Credit Repair Scams After the Holidays!
The holiday bills are piling up. Avoid these scammers by doing your homework.
Overwhelmed by holiday bills? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face your debt alone either. The New Year is the perfect time to take control of your finances—but beware of criminal scammers offering quick fixes that are too good to be true.
Credit repair scammers often exploit financial stress by promising instant relief or quick results to become debt-free. These schemes typically involve up-front fees, bad advice like avoiding your creditors or vague claims about what services they actually provide.
Before committing to a debt relief service and providing your sensitive personal information, research reviews and check for complaints with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to ensure their credibility. If you need help getting out of debt, turn to an organization like the Nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
