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    Business ProfileforAction Relief

    Debt Consolidation Services

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Alert:

    On 7/12/2022, Active Debt Relief came to the attention of BBB. At that time Active relief asked to have a profile created for the business. On 7/14/2022 the business was asked to verify information regarding the business structure and non-profit status as the business stated they are a non profit.   After various emails, on 8/18/2022 the business has not provided all information requested and has not provided a debt settlement/debt management license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. They have not clarified whether Active Debt Relief takes any fee or fees from consumers and in what form or if the business accepts any donations from anyone since the organization is a not for profit. 

    Based on the information detailed above, BBB cannot state with confidence that we have a clear understanding of the business practice.

    Advertising Review:
    BBB promotes truth in advertising by contacting advertisers whose claims conflict with the BBB Code of Advertising. These claims may come to our attention from our internal review of advertising, consumer complaints and competitor challenges. BBB asks advertisers to prove their claims, change ads to make offers more clear to consumers, and remove misleading or deceptive statements.
     
    On 7/4/2022 the business asked the BBB to create a profile for Active Debt Relief, after various emails and communication between the business and the BBB, the BBB cannot in confidence state that the information provided by the business is accurate and truthful per as required by BBB’s Code of Advertising.

     

    1. Basic Principles of the Code
    1.1 The primary responsibility for truthful and non-deceptive advertising rests with the advertiser. Advertisers should be prepared to substantiate any objective claims or offers made before publication or broadcast. Upon request, they should present such substantiation promptly to the advertising medium or BBB.

    1.2 Advertisements which are untrue, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, falsely disparaging of competitors, or insincere offers to sell, shall not be used.

    1.3 An advertisement as a whole may be misleading by implication, although every sentence separately considered may be literally true.

    1.4 Misrepresentation may result not only from direct statements, but by omitting or obscuring a material fact.

     As of  8/22/2022 after multiple emails and a call to the business, the BBB cannot state with confidence that we have accurate and truthful information regarding the business practices. 

     

     

     

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    As of 8/25/2022, business has informed the BBB that they changed their name from Active Debt Relief to Active Relief. Per the company's website and business, as of 9/1/2022, they will have moved to 416 Main St Suite 800 Peoria, IL 61602
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    Overview

    Action Relief provides educational services relating to the debt relief options available. As a focus, the companies top goal is to help educate individuals on the options available for those distressed with debt. 

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    Chicago, IL 60601-3703
    BBB File Opened:
    7/13/2022
    Years in Business:
    99
    Business Started:
    5/6/1925
    Business Incorporated:
    5/6/1925
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Active Debt Relief
    • Act On Relief
    Related Businesses
    • Action Financial Services, Act On Relief

       

    Business Management
    • Mark Johnson, Director
    • Amy Anderson, Director
    • John Anderson, Director
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mark Johnson, Director

    Customer Contact

    • Mark Johnson, Director
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