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Scams & Debt Advice Traps
Fee-charging 'debt help' companies, IVA-only firms and cold-call scams. How to spot the traps and where to go instead.
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How to spot a debt help scam
Anyone offering to 'wipe out your debt' or asking for upfront fees is worth walking away from. Genuine help is free.
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Spotting fake IVA and 'write off your debt' adverts
If an advert promises to wipe most of your debt with no downsides, treat it with real caution.
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