Get Debt Support values the safety and privacy of its customers. With scams on the rise, we’ve created this guide to help you spot the warning signs and protect yourself from fraudsters.

Top Tips

  • Avoid paying money in advance for a loan that has not been finalized
  • Do not share personal or financial information unless you are certain about who you’re dealing with
  • If you don’t remember applying for a loan, don’t engage with the request

Fraudsters can sometimes be very convincing, even imitating trusted companies. They may use fake letters, emails, or cold calls, promising loans that don’t exist. The goal is to trick you into handing over money upfront with the false promise of funds being released later. Always stay alert to such tactics.

Below are two common scams where criminals impersonate lenders or collection agencies. Read carefully and learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

Advance Fee Loan Scam

This scam usually involves fraudsters demanding upfront payments labeled as “fees” before approving a supposed loan. They might ask for payments through wire transfers, cash services, or prepaid debit cards like Green Dot.

These scammers are often skilled in persuasion and can convince people to part with money without realizing it.

Get Debt Support never charges upfront fees for loans or requires payments before an agreement is in place. Fraudsters may attempt to use fake loan confirmations or imitate legitimate lender documents to trick you.

Warning Signs

  • Requests for money before any loan is issued
  • Demanding payment via prepaid debit cards such as Green Dot
  • Asking you to wire funds directly
  • Sending fraudulent loan confirmations or approval notices via SMS, email, or post

Debt Collection Scam

Another frequent scam involves fake debt collectors pretending to represent legitimate lenders. These individuals may contact you by phone, attempting to recover “debts” that don’t exist, have already been cleared, or are owed to someone else entirely.

These threats do not come from Get Debt Support. Such scammers use intimidation and harassment to trick individuals into making false payments.

Warning Signs

  • Threats of arrest, wage deductions, or physical harm
  • Refusing to provide proper loan details or history
  • Demanding payments for amounts that don’t match your loan record

Learn more about spotting clone firms and protecting yourself here: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/avoid-scams-unauthorised-firms/clone-firms-individuals

If you believe a clone firm or unauthorized company has contacted you and tried to obtain your information, reach out to the Financial Conduct Authority helpline at 0800 111 6768.

Useful Resources:
Action Fraud
Money Helper on scams
Telephone Preference Service
Mailing Preference Service

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At Get Debt Support we do not give advice. On completion of our form, we will introduce you to one of our authorised debt solutions partners. We will use the contact details that you have given to us on the form to make this introduction and may receive compensation from our partner for this introduction. A debt adviser will contact you by telephone. During that telephone call, Get Debt Support will discuss your options in more detail. During this call, and other subsequent communication, you will be dealing with a debt solutions partner and not Get Debt Support.

All solutions are subject to acceptance and eligibility. Further conditions will apply and telephone calls are recorded for your protection. Initial advice is always free but, as commercial companies, our partners do charge for on-going services, if you enter into a debt solution with one of our partners companies, then fees will apply and these are made clear by the advisers and also in the documentation you receive. You have the right to a cooling off period of 14 days. Retained payments may place you further into arrears. Debt write off only applies on completion of the Insolvency Solution and details do appear on a public register. Full details will be discussed prior to entering into any agreement and alternative options may be offered, where considered to be in your best interest. Your ability to obtain credit will be affected for 6 years, even if the solution lasts for less and your assets and property could be at risk. Our partners are all authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and comply with their rules and principles of business.

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