● Someone who has some type of hardship such as (illness, disability, divorce, job loss, or a reduction in pay) and is having difficulty making payments on their credit card debt.
● Someone who has past due credit card debt in excess of $5,000, with high interest rates and unsustainable payments such that the individual is considering filing bankruptcy.
● Someone with a debt problem that he or she cannot resolve.
● Someone who is having trouble staying current and is delinquent on their accounts or is receiving collection calls or is close to having suit for a judgment filed against them.
● Someone considering bankruptcy, but would like to avoid it.

Yes. However, designing plans and negotiating debt is all Consumer Defense Group does. You may be able to make your own plumbing repairs or install your own computer network, but most people don’t have the time or expertise to deal with it. Creditors deal with thousands of people who are in financial difficulty every Business day and have a vast array of sophisticated (and some rather blunt) methods of intimidating you into financial arrangements you cannot keep. The negotiating process is usually very emotional and stressful, especially when you are the one being attacked by collectors over the phone. Most people prefer to leave these tasks to experienced people who earn their livelihood doing that particular kind of work.

We have a staff of debt negotiators whose only job is to negotiate unsecured debt, every day, five days a week. By letting CDG do what we do best, you will get better Debt Negotiation. CDG knows how to deal with creditors and has in-depth knowledge about how these institutions work. We can potentially save you thousands of dollars and free you from a considerable amount of stress.

The time to complete the debt negotiation program varies from case to case and is primarily based upon how much money you will be able to set aside each month for the negotiation of your enrolled accounts. During your initial free consultation, the time to complete the debt negotiation program for your individual case will be discussed with you by our Debt Consultant. CDG’s average client plan is 36 months. The amount of time it takes to clear your debts is largely dependent on your current financial situation. If your budget is extremely limited results may take longer. Every situation is different and we will be happy to discuss this during your free confidential phone consultation.

Yes. We maintain your confidentiality at all times. We only disclose information to those persons that you have authorized. All creditors that you have contracted us to settle with on your behalf will be contacted by us and advised that you have retained CDG to represent you. All information is considered highly confidential and personal. Please see our Privacy Notice.

Most creditors will continue to charge fees and interest until the account is written off (typically 120 – 210 days) although it may be longer. This is something CDG has already taken into consideration in advising you after your free consultation.

While creditors have the legal right to bring a lawsuit for non-payment of a debt obligation, such lawsuits are far less common than most people think. It costs money to sue someone, and a legal judgment is simply a piece of paper unless there is a way to collect money against it. The threat of litigation, on the other hand, is all too common, even though debt collectors are not supposed to threaten legal action unless they are specifically authorized to bring suit. In general, lawsuits can normally be avoided, provided you are willing to work out suitable arrangements with your creditors through the negotiation process. Contrary to popular belief, most creditors would rather work things out amicably in a negotiation than spend more money taking a customer to court (with no guarantee of being able to collect on a judgment). That’s why thousands of litigation-free negotiations are transacted every month all across the country. Creditors won’t admit it publicly, but our method works much better for them than forcing people into bankruptcy through overly aggressive collection techniques. While Consumer Defense Group is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, we do want our clients to understand that the worst-case scenario is that a client might be required to pay a debt balance in full in the event of legal action by a creditor. This is little different from the starting situation most clients find themselves in, and again, it is a fairly rare occurrence.

Your personal information is of utmost importance to us. We do not sell customer information and all data is kept secure. Clients who are able to stay with the programand get all their debt settled realize approximate savings of 50% before fees, or 30% including our fees, over 24 to 48 months. All claims are based on enrolled debts. Not all debts are eligible for enrollment. Not all clients complete our program for various reasons, including their ability to save sufficient funds. Estimates based on prior results, which will vary based on specific circumstances. We do not guarantee that your debts will be lowered by a specific amount or percentage or that you will be debt-free within a specific period of time. We do not assume consumer debt, make monthly payments to creditors or provide tax, bankruptcy, accounting or legal advice or credit repair services. Not available in all states. Please contact a tax professional to discuss tax consequences of Debt Negotiation. Please consult with a bankruptcy attorney for more information on bankruptcy. Depending on your state, we may be available to recommend a local tax professional and/or bankruptcy attorney. Read and understand all program materials prior to enrollment, including potential adverse impact on credit rating.