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Published: October 1, 2006
Beware debt counseling groups that aren't helpful
By Paula Burkes Erickson
Type "credit counseling" and " Oklahoma " into an Internet yellow pages site and about 99 results pop up.

"Over $15,000 in debt?" a banner advertisement for one organization asks. "Our solution can cut your debt by 40 percent to 60 percent." Another beckons, "$150,000 loan for $381 per month. Apply online today!"

The ads and multiple listings are telling of booby traps for debt-strapped consumers set by so-calle...

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