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harrington brooks

hi all, firstly, i was going to join harrington brooks and get a dmp but they asked for my bank details and card details and said i had to make a payment upfront on the phone and they want to charge me a fee is this the norm?? but after looking on this website thay dont seem to have good feedback so my second question is can someone please recommend another trustworthly company

yours hopefully
wayne

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  • bargainbetty
    bargainbetty Posts: 3,455 Forumite
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    Please use either CCCS or Payplan - the links are at the top of the forum. They are honest, and charge you nothing. Firms that charge you a fee are taking money that could go towards your debts, and don't always do the job very well.

    Good luck x
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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,206 Forumite
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    the debt charities do not charge - see here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/debt-help-plan#help or you could contact Payplan.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • bargainbetty
    bargainbetty Posts: 3,455 Forumite
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    Sorry - look at the non-profit debt counsellors list!
    Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps....
    LB moment - March 2006. DFD - 1 June 2012!!! DEBT FREE!



    May grocery challenge £45.61/£120
  • thanks for your replys i will now look into the firms you suggested...
  • dancingfairy
    dancingfairy Posts: 9,069 Forumite
    Definitely go for a free company/charity - the fee charging ones will at best take money which could be better going towards your debts and at worst rip you off completely and leave you in a worse mess.
    df
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    How much can I save in 2012 challenge
    75/1200 :eek:
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