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New Jersey Sues Credit Repair Agencies - Consumer Affairs

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all firms that target consumers with so-called credit repair schemes. • Engaging in or doing any acts or practices in violation of the New Jersey Consumer ...

How long does credit repair take? - WalletPop

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We've been getting a lot of desperate comments from people who are seeing their credit destroyed as their personal financial lives take a nose dive. ...

Sweep by FTC nets RCA Credit, other Tampa Bay area business (BizJournals)

Posted: 02 Nov 2008 11:23 PM CST

The Federal Trade Commission is asking a federal judge to freeze the assets of a Largo credit repair business and its managing principals. (FIC)

U.S. targets firms promising to clean up credit records (San Jose Mercury News)

Posted: 03 Nov 2008 12:25 PM CST

With foreclosures, short sales and credit-card defaults at record levels, an aggressive breed of firms has sprung up offering to power-wash consumers' damaged credit files and boost credit scores '" thereby eliminating records of bankruptcies and mortgage delinquencies, even when the information is accurate.

Caution taken in credit crunch (The Conroe Courier)

Posted: 03 Nov 2008 03:22 AM CST

Few signs of the credit crunch are apparent in Montgomery County small businesses.

Fixing your Credit (WKBW-TV Buffalo)

Posted: 03 Nov 2008 07:09 PM CST

As the dow tumbles, and an economy is in crisis, people are concerned. "I think we are in dire straits right now. It is going to be a lot worse than people think," said Joe DiMaria.

Chicago's soaring skyline hits chill with credit crunch (Chicago Tribune)

Posted: 03 Nov 2008 05:23 AM CST

Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin sees Chicago's soaring artistry stall as money woes leave Spire, other towers short A big chill is about to hit the city of big shoulders.