Consumer Credit Collector Blog

For over 12 years, the Consumer Credit Collector ADVISOR has been the premier source for straightforward advice on how collectors can reach their full potential and boost collection totals. The Advisor is a monthly publication providing proven and effective collection techniques. It is not designed to render legal advice or legal opinions. Each issue provides information, inspiration, new ideas, and techniques for successful collections.

Monday, October 16, 2006

Web Search Program Delivers Prospects

 
ClientWhys Introduces AdvisorLeads, a Web Search Program that Delivers Local, Qualified Prospects to Tax Accountant Websites Guaranteed.

ClientWhys AdvisorLeads makes it easy for tax accountants to advertise their services on the world’s most popular search engines including Google, Yahoo and MSN.

Agoura Hills, CA (PRWEB) October 16, 2006 -- ClientWhys AdvisorLeads makes it easy for tax accountants to advertise their services on the world’s most popular search engines including Google, Yahoo and MSN. A ClientWhys AdvisorLeads consultant reviews the contents of a tax accountant's website, determines their business category and target geographic area, generates a list of relevant search keywords, and creates their online text ads. ClientWhys Search consultants create the campaign.

When consumers search for tax or accounting services in a local market that matches any of the tax accountant's keywords, their text ad (including a link to their website) is prominently displayed. With just a click, the consumer goes directly to the tax accountant’s website and is one step closer to becoming their next client.

“Managing a search campaign is complicated and time-consuming. As experts in tax accountant marketing, we have successfully taken on the challenge of streamlining local search marketing for the tax accountant, so they don’t have to struggle with their own campaign,” noted Lee Reams II, President of ClientWhys.

The AdvisorLeads product is offered as an annual program for year-round firms or as a four-month tax season blast for the more seasonal practices. Tax accountants are only charged for their guaranteed traffic. For more information, visit www.clientwhys.com or call 1.800.442.2477 to speak to a web consultant.

About ClientWhys, Inc.
ClientWhys serves over 10,000 tax and financial professionals nationwide. ClientWhys is geared to the hard new realities of ever-changing tax law, increased client demands and new competition from larger corporate financial service firms.

Client…It’s about you and your client relationships. It’s often said that your clients can’t pick a good tax return from a bad one. In other words, your business is all about relationships, and the more you communicate and provide solid advice, the stronger the ties with your clients and prospects.

Whys…An informed client is a lifelong client. Implementing the best planning strategies, quickly answering your client “whys” when asked about complex tax situations -- all are keys to demonstrating commitment, talent and results.

Providing you the expertise and knowledge are elements of what we do. Your success is not just based on your professional designations. It is based on how you manage your practice, the services you offer, and the way you communicate and address issues facing your clients year-round.

If you're committed to building a great practice with rock solid client relationships, contact ClientWhys today at 1.800.442.2477 or visit us online at www.clientwhys.com.

SOURCE ClientWhys, Inc.
Contact: Lee Reams II, President
1-818-701-3090 x 222

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Press Contact: Lee Reams
Company Name: CLIENTWHYS, INC.
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Phone: 18183388700
Website:
www.clientwhys.com

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Woman's Natural Advantage

New Business Opportunity Taps into a Woman’s Natural Advantage
 
Good credit is essential today. Without it one cannot qualify for a mortgage, finance a car, get a bank loan or even open a gas charge card. The Credit Money Machine is a new software program that caters to a woman's natural communication advantage.
 
Bellevue, WA, October 15, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Real Mango LLC announces a new business opportunity that is ideal for women and work-at-home moms.
 
Called the Credit Money Machine it’s a new software program that allows just about anyone to become a credit repair professional.
 
“We live in a society awash in credit and there are plenty of customers that need help in repairing their credit and boosting their credit scores,” says Brian DesLauriers, General Manager for Real Mango LLC.
 
With almost one-third of our population in need of credit help and another third available for a credit tune-up there’s plenty of business to go around.
 
A 2004 study by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (http://www.uspirg.org/uspirg.asp?id2=13649&id3=USPIRG&) found that:
 
• Twenty-five percent (25%) of the credit reports surveyed contained serious errors that could result in the denial of credit, such as false delinquencies or accounts that did not belong to the consumer;
 
• Fifty-four percent (54%) of the credit reports contained personal demographic information that was misspelled, long-outdated, belonged to a stranger, or was otherwise incorrect;
 
• Twenty-two percent (22%) of the credit reports listed the same mortgage or loan twice;
 
• Almost eight percent (8%) of the credit reports were missing major credit, loan, mortgage, or other consumer accounts that demonstrate the creditworthiness of the consumer;
 
• Thirty percent (30%) of the credit reports contained credit accounts that had been closed by the consumer but remained listed as open;
 
• Altogether, 79% of the credit reports surveyed contained either serious errors or other mistakes of some kind.
 
Any way you slice it there’s plenty of credit repair to go around.
 
Credit repair professionals can work on their own and/or with other financial professionals such as mortgage brokers, leasing brokers, loan brokers, realtors, car dealers and others dealing with customer credit issues.
 
“Women are known to be more sensitive and better communicators than men which are natural assets in becoming a credit repair professional,” continues DesLauriers.
 
Real Mango LLC is a professional collaboration between two people who have never meet. Lorenzo Rodriguez and Brian DesLauriers first made contact online in 2004 while Brian was living in Bangkok, Thailand and Lorenzo in Florida.
 
For more information visit http://www.CreditRepairSupreme.com.
 
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Contact Information
 
Real Mango LLC
Brian DesLauriers
425.458.1755
bd@realmango.com
www.realmango.com
Fax: 425-484-6547
 

Friday, October 13, 2006

Investigative Tools Help Protect Average Person

 
Now Available, New Online Investigative Tools to Help Protect the Average Person and Their Family

Is it safe for the average person and young kids to walk their neighborhood and City without a bodyguard? Find out about your neighbors, friends and people you believe to be trustworthy! Can they really be trusted?

Murrieta, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2006 -- Residents of Southern California are now going on-line to check out people everywhere. By using this Internet site, www.rmg-private-investigators.us, within minutes the average person can conduct an investigation in the privacy of their own home. The online tools available to the public are easy to use and the results can be personally rewarding.

Individual and family safety are now a priority and a major concern ever since the post 911 attack. Child safety has always been a major worry for people across the United States and all around the world.

Sometimes we are forced to walk to school, the mailbox or the store. Even when driving a car, the average person is vulnerable to an attack. It is likely that someone is lurking in or around your neighborhood, watching and stalking, while both the young and old go about their daily life. Do you really feel like you are safe, or do you get that creepy feeling? This feeling may actually be a true life danger! By using the services provided by www.rmg-private-investigators.us, you can check out just about anyone at anytime.

The convenience of the associate sites available on www.rmg-private-investigators.us, are easy to use and will help the average person be the investigator. Some of the sites you have access too are very similar to the ones that law enforcement use in the investigation of suspected criminals and to conduct background investigations.

After a personal safety assessment is made, like many readers will do, the Internet site www.rmg-private-investigators.us will likely be reviewed. This new and upcoming field of investigation is the way of the future. The source Internet site is owned and operated by a professional licensed investigator with more than twenty years of experience. The level of expertise includes federal criminal investigation, state criminal and ethical investigation, and local law enforcement investigative experience. This easy to use on-line service is here to help guide the average person through an investigation by using credible tools that are now available to the general public.

For more information, please review the site, www.rmg-private-investigators.us, and also look at the online resume of the site owner at "mysite.verizon.net/usinv"

Best of luck in your search for personal safety and independent background investigation!

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Press Contact: Rick Gentillalli
Company Name: Gentillalli & Associates
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: 951-315-6372
Website:
http://www.rmg-private-investigators.us

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Real Estate and Credit Issue Tracking

 
Tracking Real Estate and Credit Issues with Trakedia

Trakedia announces the launching of three websites, with more on the way, heralding their new online presense.

(PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- A new start-up company, Trakedia, is hoping to make its mark on the on-line world by supplying consumers with a wealth of valuable information on important issues. Trakedia recently introduced three new sites: Florida Real Estate Watch (http://www.floridarealestatewatch.com), California Real Estate Watch {http://www.californiarealestatewatch.com), and Consolidation and Counseling {http://www.consolidationandcounseling).

All three offerings focus on providing consumers free and valuable information on high-interest topics.

A real estate purchase, for instance, comprises the largest investment most Americans will ever make. Homebuyers and those in need of commercial property can have a very difficult time making the wisest possible decisions when they enter the marketplace lacking crucial information. The Trakedia sites want to put that important information into the hands of consumers.

The first two Trakedia real estate sites, Florida Real Estate Watch and California Real Estate Watch focus on two of the most perennially popular real estate markets in the country. They break down the various market sectors in both states, supplying “hard data” and reasoned insight about investment potential and other considerations within the markets. Anyone with an interest in either market will discover a wealth of information at the sites that will undoubtedly help guide him or her in making the best possible real estate decisions.

Real estate information is only one part of the Trakedia plan, however. The company also offers information regarding the always-important issue of debt management and counseling. Americans are rapidly learning that their credit scores and their ability to successfully manage debt are incredibly important to the quality of one’s life.

Consolidation and Counseling tackles issues ranging from student loan repayment to family credit counseling. It addresses debt management, reduction and consolidation strategies of all types, giving visitors a unique opportunity to develop a “full picture” of the debt landscape and available remedies for credit problems. It seeks to supply visitors with enlightening and factually accurate information about debt and how to deal with it smartly.

The new Trakedia family of websites is off to a great start with Florida Real Estate Watch, California Real Estate Watch, and Consolidation and Counseling. Their plan to give consumers the best possible information on popular and important topics should spur a great deal of success.

If you have an interest in the Florida or California real estate markets, or need to learn more about managing your current debt load, consider visiting the Trakedia family of informative websites for solid, well-presented information upon which you can rely.

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Press Contact: Shannon Fermanian
Company Name: Trakedia
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: 414-379-0940
Website:

Friday, October 06, 2006

Technology Adoption Panel Looking for New Members

I am currently a TAP Panelist and just found out they are looking for new members. You don't get paid directly, but you do get a chance to win quite a bit of money. This is not a scam of any kind.

So that the people you refer don't think you're involving them in a scam, here are some answers to commonly-asked questions about the TAP, along with a
link to the registration survey at the end:

Who are you people, anyway? In-Stat (a division of Reed Business Information) is a leading provider of technology market research and consulting.

What's a "Technology Adoption Panel"? The "TAP" is a dynamic, online panel of more than 16,000 technology users and decision makers interested in contributing their opinions and insights about technology usage and issues in the workplace and at home.

I often experience technical difficulties while operating my telephone and other common technologies. Are you sure you want me to join your panel? Yes! The fact that you operate common technologies makes you a technology user. We want to hear about your personal experiences with the technologies that you have used.

I'm a very, very busy person. What will you expect of me if I join the panel? As a member you'll be sent periodic email invitations to participate in quick (as in 5-minutes-or-less quick) online surveys. You will never be invited to take more than one survey a week, and you are under no obligation to take any of the surveys (although we would love to include your experiences, perceptions, and opinions in as many of our research efforts in which you're willing to participate.)

Let's cut to the chase - what do I get out of this deal? In addition to helping to shape trends and identify issues regarding the role of new technology in business and personal life today and in the future, you'll have access to the executive summaries of all of our surveys. You'll also be entered into a drawing for a $100 American Express Gift Check after each survey for which you qualify and will also be entered into our quarterly drawings for $2000.

Will you be selling my survey responses to my neighbors, co-workers and psychiatrists? To ensure information provided by members is kept completely confidential, all data we collect is reported in aggregate. We do not sell or rent the personal information of our panelists, nor will we ever try to sell our members anything.

You had me at hello - how do I sign up? Simply click on the following
link and take the registration survey (which should take you around 5 minutes to complete). If you become a member by the end of this month, we will automatically enter you into our next quarterly drawing of $2000 (held on or about December 31, 2006.)

Join The Technology Adoption Panel

Thank you again, and good luck in the drawing.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Pickering
Primary Research Project Manager
In-Stat
225 Wyman Street
Waltham, MA 02451

Woman's Financial Conference

I just received a "special invitation" in the mail today that was signed by Ellen Munson, who indicates she is the president of something called the "Women's Financial Conference. The mailing was pretty nice and seemed like it was addressed by hand. It mentions that someone named "Jean Chatzky, columnist Money Magazine and Financial Author" will be there live and in person.

Ellen Munson specifically says in her message describing the conference to "Please give me a call soon. Call (800) 957-3865 to reserve your seat." However, when I called and asked for Ellen, they didn't know who she was. I gave her full name, and that didn't seem to ring a bell either. After the operator talked to someone else, she can back and said she was not available. When asked when she would be available, I was told that she wouldn't be. When I asked for a number, I was told that the operators are not allowed to transfer calls to her. When I asked if she was a real person, I was assured that she was.

So either the operator was lying, or Ms. Munson doesn't seem to care to be bothered by calls from potential clients or conference attendees. I suspect the former is true. So you have to ask yourself if a company feels they have to manufacture someone to represent themselves, how ethical could they be? Is this just a front for some kind of scam?

Anyway, I found very few other listings for this event, so I would be very careful of scams if you decide to attend this "conference". Do a search for the 800 number and you'll find a little more information.

The return postal address for the mailing I got is:

808 E. U. Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003

Hold on, now we are getting somewhere!!! I just found this address that matches:

SENTO CORP
808 East Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
801 492-2000
801 224-2426 fax
http://www.sento.com/

Patrick F. O'Neal, President, CEO and Director
Stanley J. Cutler, Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Secretary
Eric Olafson, Director
Kim A. Cooper, Director
Gary B. Filler, Chairman of the Board
Kieth E. Sorenson, Director
Chris Wells, Senior Vice President of Sales
C. Lloyd Mahaffey, Director
Phillip J. Windley, Director

http://www.business.com/directory/computers_and_software/education_and_training/sento/profile/


Ah-HA! Paydirt! It seems the company is known to the BBB:

The following is a news release issued by the Northeastern Indiana Better Business Bureau:

July 28, 2005 -Fort Wayne, IN - The Northeastern Indiana BBB has received several calls from consumers questioning an impressive VIP Invitation they are receiving from Ellen Munson, President of the American Women's Conference, sending two complimentary VIP tickets worth $69 - seat confirmation #24 and #25.  The conference is to take place at the Grand Wayne Convention Center on Friday, August 26th.

According to BBB records, this company has an unsatisfactory record.  It is listed under National Training Conference, LLC.  This unsatisfactory record is based on past BBB experience with Money in Training which has the same principal officers as National Training Conference.  Money in Training has an unsatisfactory record for theft of a federally protected trademark, failure to honor a cease and desist agreement, false and misleading advertising

Please go to www.bbb.org to receive complete reports on National Training conference, LLC and Money in Training, LLC, both based in Provo, UT.  Or call the BBB at 1.800.552.4631 or 423.4433 and a report will be read to you.

Consumers who plan to attend free seminars should be aware that in most cases the presenters will promote products and services that are for sale. Products sold at these seminars include self improvement, investment education materials, and home based businesses.  The BBB is cautioning those attending to read and understand any cancellation policies or guarantees before agreeing to purchase or signing any agreements.

I found it here:
http://www.wane.com/Global/story.asp?S=3652790


CONSUMER ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Julie Wheeler, President & CEO
September 6, 2005
540-342-3455 or 800-533-5501
Fax: 540-345-2289
E-mail:
info@roanoke.bbb.org

Women’s Conference Not What It Seems

Many consumers have received an invitation to “The Women’s Conference” in Roanoke on September 22. Before you count that money, the Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia wants you to know that the claims this conference makes may be misleading.

The conference is being offered through the National Training Conference in Provo, Utah. The BBB Serving Utah has received complaints against the company stating that the company is providing false and misleading information, and that it does not honor its money-back guarantee on kits sold to conference attendees. The company has been responsive to complaints sent by the bureau.

“Consumers who receive information on this conference need to be aware that high-pressure sales tactics are often used at this type of seminar,” said Julie Wheeler, president of the BBB Serving Western Virginia. “If the information seems too good to be true, it often is.”

The tickets enclosed with the invitation are also deceptive. Mailed invitations from The Women’s Conference President Ellen Munson begin, "Because you were referred to me, I wanted to personally invite you as my VIP guest to attend the nation's No. 1 women’s conference." It goes on to say, "The normal tuition fee of $149 is waived for you." Two "complimentary" tickets, presumably worth $298 together, are enclosed. Other information about the conference states that attendance is free.

Consumers who decide to attend the conference should be careful about purchasing investment
materials. Before making any investment, the Better Business Bureau and state securities
regulators urge investors to ask the following questions:

• Has the seller provided written information that fully explains the investment? Make sure you get
a prospectus or offering circular, before you buy. The documentation should contain enough clear
and accurate information to allow you or your financial adviser to evaluate and verify the
particulars of the investment.

• Are claims made for the investment realistic? Some things really are too good to be true. Use
common sense and get a professional, third-party opinion when presented with investment
opportunities that offer unusually high returns in comparison to other investment options.

• Does the investment meet your personal investment goals? Whether you are investing for long-
term growth, investment income or other reasons, an investment should match your own
investment goals.

Call the Better Business Bureau to check the reliability of a company before you decide to do
business with them. The bureau can be reached at 342-3455 or 800-533-5501 and on the
web at
www.vabbb.org.

I found this one here:  www.vabbb.org/alerts/090605.pdf


If you need any more information about this scam, please take a look here:

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22National+Training+Conference%2C+LLC%22