allied interstate is one of the worst collection agencies. They have many complaints against them with the FTC, local BBB and the state AG offices. Their staff is rude and harasses people with repeated phone calls. They mostly collect on files which are disputed or age old. Go to the link below and read the long list of posts on them.
By signing up for counseling session, your provided details (Name, Email ID and Phone No.) will be forwarded to the company advertising on the DebtCC. However, you have no obligation to use their services.
Some creditors and collection agencies refuse to lower the pay off amount, interest rate, and fees owed by the consumer.
Creditors/collection agencies can make collection calls and file lawsuits against the consumers represented by the debt relief companies.
Debt relief services may have a negative impact on the consumer's creditworthiness and his overall debt amount may increase due to the accumulation of extra fees.
The amount which the consumer saves with the use of debt relief services can be regarded as taxable income.