By Nadia Ramlagan
Ohio News Connection
Ohioans seeking help from companies promising to reduce or eliminate debt or fix their credit scores are getting duped, and often are left financially worse off, according to a new report.
Judy Dollison, president of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, said the rise in student loan, medical and credit card debt has increased demand for such services. The problem, she said, is not all companies are legitimate.
BBB has had more than 12,000 complaints and negative reviews combined about credit and debit assistance companies, Dollison said. That just shows you that this is a problem.
The Better Business Bureau advised using a credit report service such as AnnualCreditReport.com, and calling the debt…
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