http://www.debt-free-debt-consolidation.com/debt-companies/nonprofit-debt-companies/ Non-profit debt companies are not always legit. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 There are plenty of non-profit debt companies available on the internet. However, it is wise to be careful when dealing with these non-profit debt companies. The debt arena is full of fraudulent non-profit debt companies that actually prey on your misfortune. Some debt companies are even using tactics that are not legal. It';s best if you just stay away from these companies. Non -Profit Debt Companies Are Not What They Seem Many non-profit debt companies are struggling in the economic world anyway. Many attorney generals, the FTC and the IRS are investigating their supposed "non-profit" status. For this reason, we recommend against doing business with these companies. Try to consider a different financial solution. If you are set on using these services, we recommend conducting thorough research on every company. Check with the consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau to find out if they ever had any complaints filed against them. Research And Investigate Using The BBB Even after checking with the Better Business Bureau, you still have to be careful. A good rating may mean absolutely nothing. The company could have had a thousand complaints, but had them resolved. Resolved complaints do not count against the company. The company simply answer the BBB's attempt to contact them, and explained the situation. The BBB has no authority to investigate complaints nor resolve them. You Can Gain Control Of Your Financial Situation So this just goes to show how much research is required to really find reputable and honest debt companies. Everyone is out to make a dollar. You just have to figure out who is legal and who can help you the most. You can find the best debt companies by simply going on the internet. You don't have to visit every service in person. Once you find a potential company, make sure you understand the service and what is expected of you. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT