Money you'll never get · stamped SCAM

The "wipe out all your debts" feeSCAM

A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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SFree debt advice | StepChange×

https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/free-debt-advice.aspx

StepChange Debt Charity

Free debt advice

We look at your money with you and explain your options, like a debt management plan.

Our advice is free, online or by phone. We never charge a fee.

Start online debt advice

Scam

CClear My Debts UK - Debt relief×

https://clearmydebts-uk.com/start

Clear My Debts UK

Wipe out your debts, guaranteed

Our debt relief plan writes off 100% of what you owe. Stop paying your creditors today.

Pay a one-off £395 set-up fee to start.

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Pay £395 and start

Always check the fee.

Nobody can make all your debts disappear, and taking £395 before doing anything is the business. Free, honest debt advice exists in the UK.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam

1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

stepchange.org is StepChange, a debt charity.

clearmydebts-uk.com is a company you've never heard of.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

Nothing. Advice is free.

Your card, for a £395 set-up fee before anything happens.

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

No promises, no deadline.

"Guaranteed", "write off 100%" and "stop paying your creditors".

RememberDebt advice in the UK is free. Never pay up front to have your debts "wiped out".

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