The Credit Card Debt Termination Scam
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The Credit Card Debt Termination Scam
Overview
The "debt termination" scam is a fraudulent scheme where promoters falsely claim they can "erase" your credit card debt using obscure legal methods. This scam has cost consumers millions of dollars. Let's explore why this is a dangerous trap and how it works.
Understanding the Scam
"Legally terminate credit card debt! Be debt-free in 4-6 months!" Claims like these have circulated online, offering a service called "Credit Card Debt Termination." People are paying thousands of dollars for this phony program. One victim lost over $15,000. Here’s why it’s crucial to avoid this scam.
Key Distinctions
This scheme should not be confused with legitimate options like Debt Consolidation or Debt Settlement. In Debt Consolidation, you repay all your debts, while in Debt Settlement, you negotiate to pay back a portion, with the rest forgiven. The fraudulent Debt Termination program, however, wrongly promises you won’t have to pay anything at all, apart from their exorbitant fees.
The Bogus Legal Theory
Promoters of this scheme claim you can wipe away debts with their special documents. They assert, based on flawed logic, that you didn’t actually borrow money from creditors. This idea mirrors the tax protest movement of the 1970s, where people wrongly believed tax collection was unconstitutional.
The scam suggests that banks don’t lend their own money, claiming your credit card agreement acts as a promissory note. The idea is that your signed agreement becomes an asset for the bank, and any credit used is offset against this, as if you’re borrowing your own money.
The Scam in Action
Scam promoters tell you that, for example, if you owe $10,000 to a credit card, you can simply request your "original deposit" back, deducting what you’ve borrowed. They claim this erases the debt entirely. Naturally, banks do not accept this method and often sue those attempting it.
To support their claim, scammers may use fake "arbitration" forums, advising consumers to stage these false proceedings. Real arbitration resolves disputes without court, but these sham forums produce fraudulent awards, which consumers hope will dismiss any real lawsuits from creditors.
Why It’s Nonsense
The central claim that your debt doesn’t exist is baseless. If such theories held, it would imply the entire $700 billion credit card industry is illegal. Even if the scam’s legal theory were true (which it isn't), the government wouldn't let such a massive industry collapse.
Protect Yourself
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to crack down on these scammers, but until then, consumers remain at risk. Avoid any offer claiming to erase your debt effortlessly, and protect your finances.
Practical Debt Solutions
You can genuinely eliminate debt by managing your finances responsibly. Create a budget, stick to it, and only use credit cards if you can pay off new balances in full each month.
Being aware and informed can protect you from falling victim to these scams. Stay vigilant and keep your financial health secure.
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