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CCF Settlement: Scam or Legit?

In late 2007, many consumers received letters that they were entitled to part of a settlement resulting from a lawsuit. Is the CCF Settlement a scam?

Credit Card Shaving

Credit card shaving involves a thief shaving the credit card number from a pre-paid credit card and replacing it with a stolen credit card number.

New York Credit Reporting Time Limit

The New York credit reporting time limit varies from the Federal credit reporting time limit. If you live in New York, this credit reporting time limit applies.

The Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies

The Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies is a non-profit organization whose members provide free or low-cost credit counseling services for consumers.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is a non-profit organization whose members provide free or low-cost credit counseling services for consumers.

California Credit Reporting Time Limit

The California credit reporting time limit varies from the Federal credit reporting time limit. If you live in California, this credit reporting time limit applies.

Credit Card Features

Explanation of the most common features of a credit card including types of credit cards, interest rate, grace period, fees, and finance charge.

Debt.com Website Profile

Debt.com is a website that refers you to a debt settlement company who can help you lower your debts.

Profile of TrueCredit.com

TrueCredit.com is a website owned by TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus. TrueCredit.com offers a credit monitoring service of all three of your credit reports and credit scores.

Profile of CreditCards.com

CreditCards.com is a website that allows you to search for, compare, and apply for credit cards. CreditCards.com also has advice, news, and tools to help you manage your credit.

Credit Card Telephone Scam

Thieves use credit card telephone scams to trick you into giving out your personal information. Learn to recognize and avoid credit card telephone scams.

Credit Card Email Scam

Credit card phishing scams are used by sneaky thieves trying to get your credit card information. Learn how to recognize and avoid credit card phishing.

Credit Card Class Action Lawsuit Scam

In this scam, callers receive a phone call or email about a class-action settlement. The caller is alerted that a fee is required to receive their portion of the settlement.

Watch "Maxed Out" on Style Network

Allison Griffiths helps couples recover from financial disasters including overspent budgets and overwhelming debt.

The Suze Orman Show on CNBC

The Suze Orman Show focuses on financial freedom for watchers. Watch each week as the financial guru gives financial - including credit and debt - advice.

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