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kristin · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:55 am Subject: for profit debt management in ga

Well, did a bit of research and found that GA is one of 12 states where for-profit companies for debt management are not permitted to practice. Since all debt settlement companies are for-profit, guess that means I cannot use a company to settle debts if I live in GA. Right?

Back to square one. Don't know what I'm going to do now.

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:01 am Subject: for profit debt management

Kristin I just googled 'non profit credit counseling service in Georgia' and came up with a slew of them. I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, but I'm just letting you know in case you're interested. Smile

kristin · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:09 am Subject: for profit debt management in ga

I want a settlement though. Non-profit credit counseling is for dmp's, right?

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:19 pm Subject: for profit debt management in ga

Kristin, I think that at least in some states where debt settlement companies cannot legally operate, attorneys who are licensed in that state can still offer debt settlement services. I'm not sure whether that's true in Georgia or not, but you could look into that as a possibility.

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:17 pm Subject: for profit debt management

You are correct alias. debt settlement can only be offered in Georgia by a licensed attorney in that state.

kristin · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:59 pm Subject: for profit debt management

That's what I thought. I did find an attorney online who is able to work in GA, FL, and a few other states. I googled her and have found nothing negative yet. However, I willl keep checking.

What about settlement companies who have attorney's working with them? wonder if that counts??

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:15 pm Subject: for profit debt management

I live in GA too and I think I can use some of your resources for debt settlement. Can you please give me whom did you contact? what are the fees?

in a mess · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:00 pm Subject: coastal credit solutions

I talked to these people and they said they have a network of attorneys in Georgia and they can so settlement here. Any one heard if them?

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:10 pm Subject:

What was the name of the company ?

kristin · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:28 pm Subject:

yes, guest, please post the company. I would like to know also.

virtualdeal, the only one I have found online so far has been the law firm of Bonnie L Canty ( I hope it's okay to post that here). Google the name. She's a real person with real write-ups from law magazines and other stuff. Says she can do settlement in GA and FL I've emailed her to see.

mobile0311, dumb question perhaps. but how does the state of GA find out if a company is working with a client on a settlement program when they aren't supposed to? I saw you posted that the fine could be 50K or something (it was in another reply you made).

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:22 pm Subject: for profit debt management in ga

Well the minute that client is not happy and files a complaint with the BBB or an attorney general in GA or FTC the cat will be let out of the bag. They might never be caught unless you complained but do your really want to do business with a company willing to break the law to get your business.

kristin · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:25 pm Subject:

that's my thought too. If they are not on the "up and up", why should I trust them. but I was curious. thanks!

In a mess · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:10 am Subject: for profit debt management GA

It was Coastal Credit. He said they have lawyers in Georgia.

Bambi · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:06 pm Subject:

kristen,

The best place to search for a reputable lawyer or non profit organization in GA is to contact the state banking commission and find out which reputable companies are doing business in your state.

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:14 pm Subject: for profit debt management

In a mess, do you have the whole name of coastal credit and their address? There are a lot of companies with that similar name.

in a mess · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:34 pm Subject: for profit debt management

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