Consumer Safety

FTC warns some tax-debt relief firms may make false promises and charge…

Atlas Watchline · August 13, 2026

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What happened

The FTC published a consumer alert about tax debt on 2026-08-13

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Why it matters

People who owe back taxes may be able to get real help

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Dishonest companies may promise to eliminate tax debt for "pennies on the dollar" before reviewing a…

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The FTC says some tax-debt relief companies make false promises, charge fees and leave consumers deeper…

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