http://www.debtfreeeternity.com/debt-consolidation/debt-consolidation-companies/ Before you go and enroll in any programs with any debt consolidation companies, here are a few pointers on how to spot a sham. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Don't go about it all wrong! A lot of people are in serious need of some debt consolidation but they don't know where to find debt consolidation companies they can trust. Hey, we don't blame you. Nowadays, there are too many debt consolidation companies online and not all of them have your best interests in mind. Because of that, we have compiled a few suggestions you should really commit to memory before you begin the hunt for the perfect debt consolidation company. Pay very close attention because not all debt consolidation services were created equal. First and foremost The most fundamental criteria that must be met by debt consolidation companies before you even entertain the thought of enrolling is professional credentials. If the debt consolidation companies you are looking at are not nationally accredited and certified, you need to take a walk. Seriously! Find a recognized and reputable name in the American debt consolidation industry. Second and foremost If the debt consolidation companies you are considering don't have anything other than a P.O. Box address somewhere in the middle of nowhere, don't even think about it. They might have a flashy free debt consolidation website, but you need programs that work. And most of all, if things should go haywire, you need a telephone number or address where you can call in order to freak out and talk to an expert on your specific, supposed debt consolidation solution. Third and foremost If you are considering one of these debt consolidation companies and they ask you for money up front, tell them to beat it. There is no reason any of these debt consolidation companies need cash without providing any services. That's unheard of, unorthodox, and unruly. There are simply too many good debt consolidation companies out there running legitimate business to be dragged into and defiled by these con men. For more tips on how to spot effective debt consolidation companies, keep browsing our pages. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT