subject: New Technology, New Credit Scams [print this page] There are also many companies out there who offer overnight (or the next best thing) credit repair. The idea is they claim to be an agency that can help clean up your credit rating by having certain things removed off your report or that they have inside links and can even have debt forgiven. Of course, there is no such legitimate service and unsuspecting people fork over hundreds of dollars in the meantime. If you are looking to repair your credit, it is best to do some homework and check out any potential company you are thinking of doing business with. One great way to know if they're valid or not is to look for a BBB (Better Business Bureau) logo on their home page. Many legitimate companies that are worth doing business with will have ensured they are registered for both their protection as well as the protection of their clients.
