Kevin Trudeau’s Debt Cures Book Review Part 1
Posted by: admin Post date: October 3rd, 2007Hello-
Here is part one of my review of Debt Cures.
Just got my copy of Kevin Trudeau’s Debt Cures Book. The book arrived in a similar box to what you receive when you order a book from Amazon. Amazon can ship books for free when you spend over $25 so why did this box cost $11.95 to ship?
I went back to the main debtcures.com website and looked in their FAQ, it no longer has that question listed there. It used to say that due to higher costs, blah, blah, blah.
So I started reading. I am currently on chapter 10, page 111. For the first three chapters of Debt Cures, Kevin Trudeau takes the approach that you know nothing about the lending, banking, and credit industry. If you don’t then these background chapter will probably get a little under your skin reading about some of their predatory practices and how they love to squeeze every penny out of us with ridiculous fees and high interest rates.
But anyone who watches the news and reads or does research about their credit will have already read this on most credit related websites. For free. So none of this stuff in my opinion was ‘ground breaking’ or ‘never before been revealed.’
Yes, the credit card companies advertise heavily to get our business. Yes, they try and squeeze as much profit out of us as possible. Yes, those late payment and over the limit fees suck!
So by reading those first three chapters, you can get a little riled up and want to take action to stop them from taking more of your money than they should. So tell me how to do that Kevin!
Chapter four is titled, “Eliminate Your Debt!”
Now we get on to the more meatier part of the book with some actionable content. In this chapter, Kevin talks about how there is a legal way of eliminating your debt. It’s called the statute of limitations on debt. This method can also be found on Google. But, he does offer some good tips on the whole debt elimination strategy. He walks you through the whole process of dealing with creditors and collectors who keep harassing you to pay your bills.
The information in chapter four is something that I would pay for. So Mr. Trudeau, you finally scored one positive point.
Chapters five and six are about negotiating your debt and asking your credit card companies to lower your interest rates. The more you save on interest, the less you have to pay and the quicker you get out of debt.
In the back of my mind, I keep thinking that a lot of this information is available for free online and it’s not original. It is very easy to read and understand in the down to earth manner that Kevin presents it. You have to do some searching for it online. So if you have the time available, you can do all the research for yourself online or you can get it from a book like Debt Cures or from one of Dave Ramsey’s or Suze Orman’s books.
In the next post I’ll continue with my review of Debt Cures and let you know my thoughts.
If you have any comments you can post them below. They are appreciated.
Thanks,
Adam
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I watched that debt cure last night but did’nt buy the book so can you tell me what that number is to get free grant money to pay off my bills with?
October 4th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Adam:
thanks for the well thought out review. I ordered the book 10 days ago and I expect to wait another 10 for it to arrive.
its good to hear that there is some valuable information in the book. Im breathing A LITTLE easier now. Trudeau has a soul afterall.
Best,
joe
October 6th, 2007 at 10:58 am
I just watched the program and wasn’t thinking about ordering it, because I have ordered his other books and found them useless. I’ll be reading the rest of your review.
Thanks!
October 6th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Dose this book deal with student loans and how to get from under them?
October 6th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hi, Adam. Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned thus far about Debt Cures. I saw Kevin shilling his book on cable a couple of weeks ago and wanted to find out how “for real” he was being. I definitely felt like in a way, he’s just like all the corporate sharks, trying to make a buck off of struggling, everyday folks with his book. But he could still have something real and of value to say in his book. I want the info on the grants for free money. I’ve heard about this from other sources and if it’s for real, then Kevin’s book is worth it. Like you said, I know most of the stuff about improving your credit situation. It’s the access to capital I need more help with. I will keep reading your reviews. Thanks again.
Maxcina
October 8th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Dear Kevin,
I am very fanatic about all the natural cures that you talk about and I read most of your books, now I am very curious about Usana products, What do you think about them? are they natural 100 % or they have any chemicals that are not safe?
Thank you very much
Rosibel Rosales
October 9th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Hello all-
I posted on the free grant money from the government here:
http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
October 11th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Kevin Trudeau,.during the early 1990s, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal,served nearly two years in prison. In 1990, he pled guilty to larceny in a Cambridge, Massachusetts, state court in connection with $80,000 in worthless checks he had deposited at a bank. The sentencing memorandum said that he had posed as a doctor to increase his credibility with bank officials.
In 1991, He pled guilty to credit-card fraud in Boston federal district court. Among his misdeeds in the federal case, he misappropriated for his own use the credit-card numbers of customers of the memory-improvement courses that he offered at the time.
He defrauded American Express out of $122,735.68. He also swindled about five grand from several banks, including Chemical and Citibank. The Smoking Gun has a copy of the indictment.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0826051trudeau1.html
October 11th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
also http://skepdic.com/trudeau.html
October 13th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Thanks for the book review so far…I really appreciate it. On the commerical Kevin talks about ‘two magic words’ to make credit card companies lower your interest rates or something to that affect… can you share what those ‘two magic words’ are?
Thanks again for all your help with writing this review!!!!
October 15th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Has anyone ever recieved a grant from the federal government, to pay off bills, start a business? Just curious.
October 20th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Can You really get money in 24 hours like 10000 dolllars is it true
November 4th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Thanks for the review. When I saw the infomercial I thought about ordering the book. I searched “Debt Cures” online and came across this site. I’m glad I did. I have been working on improving my credit for a couple of years and have gone from 424 to about 600. It seems that all of the information in the book I have come into (for free) at one point or another in my 2 years of research. There are no “quick fixes” for bad credit. It takes time, patience and, in some cases, money. The book may be a good source for someone who knows nothing about credit and credit repair and doesn’t want to take the time to do a lot of research but it’s not for me.
November 4th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Kevin Trudeau system only deals with the effects with your debts and not the cause. Dealing with the effect is only a temporary relief. I know some of you people may laugh at me, but I read and studied and practiced the simple techniques in a book by Dr. Joseph Murphy called Your Infinite Power To Be Rich. I am now set from from all debts and poverty. Money is forever flowing freely in my life and there is always a divine surplus.
November 10th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
i want to know is there really a grant out there that you dont pay back because if there is i want to know how to get started. i brought the book and it doesnt tell you the agents that you go through to get the personal grants . also in one of your comments you mentioned the library has information. is there a agency that help you step by step with the application and the process. if there is what agency is that.
November 12th, 2007 at 11:44 am
I was pulled into almost buying Kevin’s book from QVC and thought to look online for any information. I was a real estate agent and thought maybe he knows a little more then I do. BUT, I know there is no short way to improve your credit. I am glad I checked this site because I already know ALL of the info that is posted in his book. He’s just a great salesman.
MY ADVICE AS A REAL ESTATE AGENT… It is FREE to make an appointment with a loan officer. They give loans for many things other than a house. They would be willing to give you advice needed to get a free credit report, free info on how to fix your credit and free information on some certain grants that are available. GRANT MONEY ONCE APPLIED AND APPROVED AND YOU RECEIVE IT. YOU DO NOT PAY GRANTS BACK. GRANT MONEY IS FREE!!!!! GRANT MONEY IS NOT A LOAN, IT IS FREE MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
November 12th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
My advice on cleaning up bad credit. You need to get a copy of your credit report from three credit reporting agencies. Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. They each have a website in which they give FREE information.
Once you get a copy of your credit from each agency you will also have a chance to REBUT any discrepancies. Right a REBUT on all of them. If there is an issue that has not been resolved by the company reporting the bad credit, you can call the credit reporting agencies to talk to a customer rep. they have to give you information on the company reporting the bad credit and a form will be sent to you to complete REBUTTING the bad credit. Once you complete the form and there is not a timely and logical response from that company the credit reporting agency has to take it off of your credit report. You will be surprised how many mistakes are made !!! TransUnion is the worse one of them all.
November 14th, 2007 at 1:12 am
I almost ordered his book but I was scammed from ordering his other book (the cure book). I have been charge $9.99 per month and when I tried to cancel the order all I get is just a music. I got through once after 45 min of waiting and the person tried to sell me something else. I finally had to tell him to listen to what I was saying and to cancel my subscription. I was hung up on of course and I am out some money and no book. Maybe Kevin should write a book on how to deal with his company or how not to get conned by guys on infomercials.
November 16th, 2007 at 9:33 am
i saw your presentation on tv this morning, i did not buy the book, but i want to get the telephone number to the free grants to help you pay off your bills.
November 24th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Hello-
Thank you all for your comments. You can read some replies to some of these questions here:
http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
November 25th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
go to http://www. bbb.org and file a complaint, they will be
able to help you get your money back or stop the payments
November 26th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Hello,
Can u say RIPOFF… Come on people don’t waste your money..
Nothing new or insightful to offer… All his info is for free and its out there.. He’s out to make money at your expense.. He’s banking on your lack of knowledge.
BTY no free grants out there…
thanks for my rant!
Tina
December 1st, 2007 at 2:41 am
Does it reveal phone numbers to call for the free grant money for one’s debt?
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I saw Kevin Trudeau on TV for the first time yesterday. I have not read his book and may consider it if the library has it, but I won’t pay for it. What I got out of his message was that people are not responsible for their debt problems and that the feds can bail them out. No wonder people are having debt problems. It is their responsibility to control their spending. Having someone bail you out does not modify that persons behavior. Also, how ludicrous is it that someone who can’t get a credit card actually needs one. They’re the last people that need a credit card. He’s aiming at people who want a quick fix, and there is none. Stick with Dave Ramsey and live on less than you earn and take responsbility for your actions. I agree that Trudeau is only trying to make a buck.
December 13th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Great book!
It’s got all the information you need organized nicely in one place. You can probably spend years trying to weed through tons of good and bad information and never feel confident your getting all the information you need. Kevin Trudeau’s book is an easy read and packed full of information that WILL help you.
Trudeau is one of my heros for his bravery in exposing different scam industries and he’s doing it again with Debt Cures.
Thank you Kevin!
December 13th, 2007 at 10:52 am
WARNING!!!!!! This is a red flag! I ordered Trudea’s Debt Cures in order to help get my life back on top adn guess what? It didn’t work! Some of the stuff in the book, like getting that 10,000 dollars overnight- you are borrowing it from yurself IF you have stocks. There was only one good thing i learned from that book and it was the amount of time that the average person doesn’t know about writeoffs for debts ; ie after 4 years in california they write of the amount on whatever (Credit cards, etc.). I went to return the book and they sit on theri butts and don’t get the refund to you when it is due! I waited two- three weeks for my refund to show up and it was only when i called that they refunded the amount and then i had to wait an ADDITIONAL three business days! In all honesty this confirmed my thoughts on paid programming; IT’S ALL A SCAM. Don’t buy this book, if you do a little research you can find out everything, if you have internet, yourself.
December 13th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Sam on December 13th, 2007
“Don’t buy this book, if you do a little research you can find out everything, if you have internet, yourself.”
>>>>>>>
What the hell are you smoking dude?
This book has literally thousands of useful pieces of information. If some piece of information doesn’t apply to you then skip it. This book is literally a one-stop shop for data to help people take control over their finances.
My suggestion is to buy the book because you will never be able to do the research on the internet that he has in this book.
Don’t buy the lies of those brain-dead people who don’t want you to have this information. And seriously, it costs only a few bucks which is well worth it since you can end up saving or making thousands if not more.
No kidding.
December 13th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
One last thing…
If you want to know how our system is rigged so that you can become CAUSE over it, and not the EFFECT anymore…. then you need to know this information in this book. Believe me, after reading it, you’ll realize that the people are being setup for major financial problems by some very greedy industries and our government is aiding in the pillage.
December 13th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
thanks, there is no easy way to get out of debt. I have learned that it takes 4 to 5 or more years to get out of debt and a lot of extra work. With the way things are going with our economy, if you make more than 50,000 a year you only bring home about 28,000 after taxes and insurance, S.S. Then you fall into a category that you can not get any assistance. So you are living pay check to pay check!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2007 at 1:10 pm
lol Google this kevin guy. Read his bio. lol.
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:43 am
ADAM–
I actually came online this morning to order Kevin’s book until I saw the link to your review. Thank you so much for saving me! And whoever did the research on Kevin’s background to expose his money laundering problem, I can’t remember the person’s name, there are so many comments–GOOD JOB! Thanks, Adam!
December 30th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hey Adam,
I just wanted to say that I trust Kevin. I have used techniques from a few of his books that have changed my life for the better and there shouldnt be any question about him scamming anyone.
January 1st, 2008 at 12:00 am
I read this book. It sucks. I am so angry at myself for being duped.
January 1st, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I just saw the add for Kevin Trudean’s book the Debt Cure. Yes, I am sure there are a lot of great information. However, I agree with you that much of this information you can gather for free through the public office’s of the Country and State buildings or on line. You just have to do the work. If you are in debt why would you use your credit card once more so he can tell you not to use them. I have written a papter called the Wolf in Sheeps Clothing about credit cards and the game that is played. If you can find his book on line get the numbers order it from the book store no shipping. The other problem I have with all this how to get out of debt is that no one mention educating people on how not to live beyond their mean. We are a nation of Stuff and stuff costs money find out what your needs are and what your wants are and know the difference.
I loved the review and I hope those that bought the book find it useful, learn from it and turn the tables on the wolves in sheeps clothing.
January 4th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Here I found some interesting FACTS about credit cards and debts. At the end of his FREE INFO is a path to introduce you to a professional negotiators service, but at the end of that point it’s free and instructive info….
http://www.effectivefinancial.com/shocked/shocking.asp
January 5th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I am a holistic doctor and found Kevin’s first Cures book really good. However, the weight loss thing is such a scam. -Unless you can afford to leave the country to have his magic potion. Im sure that this book is the same stuff. He is really good at getting in your head and your brain just says..that’s me that’s me. the more he talks the more you feel he is directly talking to you. That’s a slick salesman. -My advise, go to boarders or barnes and noble and check it out. Don’t waste your hard earned $ on it.
January 7th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I Googled “Kevin Trudeau debt” and this article got my attention. Thanks for your valuable insight on this book; you’ve dissuaded me from buying the book as I have novice knowledge about the subject matter and prefer to do my own research.
-Corbett-
January 10th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Thanks for the insight. It’s nice to see what others think of a product before I impulsivly buy it. Um, …. just curious. Is that “Get paid for your opinion” thing actually a decent way to suppliment one’s income??? I noticed it on this page under Recomended Recources ads section.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Hello Isaiah-
Thank you for your comment.
You can make some money from it but you will have to put in a lot of time to do it.
I would recommend you check out this page as a better alternative:
http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
January 12th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
people…this guy is a criminal, literally, look it up do the leg work. Ok, he is smart though, he is making money from people who got in over their heads buying things they couldn’t afford, they were looking for a quick fix, shopping and acquiring products is the same as doing drugs, the same parts of the brain are stimulated. Now he knows you’re a quick fix person so he promises you that magically you can eliminate all of your debt by BUYING his book. The way you eliminate debt is by PAYING IT OFF. Of course there are strategies and loopholes and ways to help the process, such as trying to lower rates, consolidating cards from the same bank, etc., but there is no free money in life. Success is hard, making money can be hard, no one is going to give you anything. Stop spending money you don’t have! I have CC debt myself, more than I would like but I’ve paid of 5,000 this year, and I did it by actually paying them! Sure I got my rates lowered on a few cards, I had 3 cards with one company and combined them into 1 account, I raised my limit on a few cards to help my ratios which raised my fico 20 points but it takes time. What I had to learn was discipline, and to stop wanting what, at the time, I couldn’t afford. I am now making good money so I am able to handle the payments, I am never late and I’m under 50% utilized now, I was at 95%. I realize some people have problems, health problems, medical bills, layoffs, business downturns which make you utilize revolving debt…I am not speaking to you…I am speaking to the millions who are in debt because they BUY WHAT THEY CAN’T AFFORD, I know, I did it for 5 years and built up a nice debt, but I have only myself to blame, was my trip to Mexico nice, sure it was…could I afford it 5 years ago? No I couldn’t but I went anyway well now I have to pay for that, or whatever else I bought over the years. I should be debt free in 1.5 - 2 years, but only because I am now making sacrifices and living at my means, sometimes below to compensate for my past spending. Bottom line this guy is a crook, wants you to charge his book on your capital one card and couldn’t care less. My advice get rid of all cc’s, put them in the shredder DO NOT USE THEM …if you can pay off some smaller balance cards like 300 dollar or 500 dollar cards pay them first even if the interest rate is lower…why? Because you feel like you are making progress, then if those aren’t your oldest accounts cancel them, I don’t care what people say, cancel those small 300-500 cards as long as they are relatively new ones…baby steps, get your credit report, dispute whats wrong and thats it. Good luck, I’d write more but my dinner is getting cold.
January 15th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Thanks for the information, I was tempted to buy the book but couldn’t figure out why if it was meant to help you get out of debt it was 30 bucks. I don’t know about anyone else but thats alot of money for someone that’s in debt. Like many have said on here, its true, there is “FREE” information online. I have come across many, and your bank has plenty of information as well.
Thanks Adam for reminding me what my goals are and that Get out of debt, not continuing to charge more.
January 17th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Incredible job! Thanks for writing this review. I’ve been contemplating buying this book but had some concerns. The fact that he excessively overcharged for shipping is a deal breaker for me. However, I would like to know one thing, What are the two magic words Kevin spoke about in the commercial. Is it true?
Thanks again for all your help with writing this review!
January 17th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Hello James-
Thank you for your comment. The 2 magic words are identity theft. This is the fastest growing crime in America and yes, it can ruin your credit fast.
Also, I just sent up a contest where I am giving away a free copy of Debt Cures. Read about it here:
http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
January 19th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I am very dissatisfied so far. Your company has taken the money for the book, but I did not receive the book yet! It has been 2 weeks. I feel that I should be compensated for the wait and are they ready to ship or did you have to bind it!?
I thought that this would help us and yet it is a hurry up and wait game! You should include the newsletter and other things for free if you are making you customers wait for however long it takes. You say you own the publishing company and yet it can’t arive in a week to 10 days when you make sure that money is taken in the first 48-72 hours.
Unhappy with service so far and I don’t have the book yet!
Pam B
January 19th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Hi–Regarding your Part 1 opinion of Debt Cures–I appreciate the fact that there may be regergitated info that can be found on the WEB for free–Just a reminder there’s millions of computer illiterate people in this Country–If they can read, they’ve got a shot or a start with this book–chances are have a TV..
I’m looking forward to part 2–Thanks, Brian
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:47 am
Bryan, you’re absolutely right; I ruined my credit by living beyond my means, paid dearly for that mistake in fees and interest, but woke up, educated myself by reading and searching online for free information, started over basically, and after time(5 yrs cash only), with no ‘paid-for-quick-fix’, now have a 650 score and managable debt, by NOT living beyond what I can afford. When I pass a Range Rover, I just imagine the driver panicking as to how they’re going to make that next payment…
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Bryan on January 12th, 2008
people…this guy is a criminal, literally, look it up do the leg work. Ok, he is smart though, he is making money from people who got in over their heads buying things they couldn’t afford, they were looking for a quick fix, shopping and acquiring products is the same as doing drugs, the same parts of the brain are stimulated. Now he knows you’re a quick fix person so he promises you that magically you can eliminate all of your debt by BUYING his book. The way you eliminate debt is by PAYING IT OFF. Of course there are strategies and loopholes and ways to help the process, such as trying to lower rates, consolidating cards from the same bank, etc., but there is no free money in life. Success is hard, making money can be hard, no one is going to give you anything. Stop spending money you don’t have! I have CC debt myself, more than I would like but I’ve paid of 5,000 this year, and I did it by actually paying them! Sure I got my rates lowered on a few cards, I had 3 cards with one company and combined them into 1 account, I raised my limit on a few cards to help my ratios which raised my fico 20 points but it takes time. What I had to learn was discipline, and to stop wanting what, at the time, I couldn’t afford. I am now making good money so I am able to handle the payments, I am never late and I’m under 50% utilized now, I was at 95%. I realize some people have problems, health problems, medical bills, layoffs, business downturns which make you utilize revolving debt…I am not speaking to you…I am speaking to the millions who are in debt because they BUY WHAT THEY CAN’T AFFORD, I know, I did it for 5 years and built up a nice debt, but I have only myself to blame, was my trip to Mexico nice, sure it was…could I afford it 5 years ago? No I couldn’t but I went anyway well now I have to pay for that, or whatever else I bought over the years. I should be debt free in 1.5 - 2 years, but only because I am now making sacrifices and living at my means, sometimes below to compensate for my past spending. Bottom line this guy is a crook, wants you to charge his book on your capital one card and couldn’t care less. My advice get rid of all cc’s, put them in the shredder DO NOT USE THEM …if you can pay off some smaller balance cards like 300 dollar or 500 dollar cards pay them first even if the interest rate is lower…why? Because you feel like you are making progress, then if those aren’t your oldest accounts cancel them, I don’t care what people say, cancel those small 300-500 cards as long as they are relatively new ones…baby steps, get your credit report, dispute whats wrong and thats it. Good luck, I’d write more but my dinner is getting cold.
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:34 am
I just bought Kevins book and I have a couple of questions on how to wipe out some of my credit cards that are already over the 6 year statue of limitation, but I still keep paying those rediculous fees. Who can I write to to get more information on how to do this?
February 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Many Thanx for your Review…. I feel the criticism about the info being available to a COMPETENT researcher with time to spare on the internet is unwarranted. Most of us, that are in DEBT, are proven INCOMPETENT in these matters! We rely on skilled researchers such as yourself and Mr. Trudeau to compile the facts and eliminate personal bias, then present it in a familiar medium. Most people can read a book, relatively few can efficiently surf the net. As an example; Your review came up on page 1 of my 1st Google search of “Kevin Trudeau”, Then I Googled “Debt Cures” and found your ‘Part 2′. I then went back to “Kevin Tudeau” for ‘Part 1′ and you were gone! Until I refound you as entry 102! Us Old Folk like BOOKS The way GOD ment it to be!… Bill
February 11th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Hello Bill-
Thank you for your comments.
You can read all 4 of my reviews in one place here:
http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
February 29th, 2008 at 1:28 am
what are the guaranteed credit cards he listed in the book. that seems unlikely unless its one of those cards where you can get 300 and fees
May 30th, 2008 at 5:42 am
PLEASE CANCEL THE MONTHLY DEBT CURES BOOKLET PUBLICATION THAT IS SENT TO OUR HOME, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS AN UNAUTHORIZED MAILING AND CHARGE TO OUR ACCOUNT. $9.95 IS DEDUCTED FROM OUR BANK ACCOUNT EACH MONTH, AND WE REQUEST THIS STOP. THANK YOU. LEE AND DIANNE SPONSELLER. 5.30.08
May 30th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Hello Dianne-
Thank you for your comment. I am not Debt Cures. This is a review site of the Debt Cures book. You need to contact Debt Cures at http://www.debtcuresreviews.com/
July 8th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
lets see where do i start, after ordering the book the phone calls started and after requesting 3 times to have number removed from list they called agian. This time i was asked 3 times in a not so nice tone “Why did you order the book” “you must like being in debt” So if you want the phone calls and pushy people in your life and on yor phone,ORDER NOW AND LET THE FUN BEGIN
July 31st, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Hi all I believe it is a scam as well. I called to get the book for 19.99 right? then the woman I was speaking with was trying to sell me all kinds of thing on the phone so eventually she pised me off and I said Please do not charge my credit card I do not want any books from you. I must have said that about 4 times. Guess what I look at my credit card bill and a 31.90 charge is there. I have called my credit card company placed a stop payment because it is a unauthorized tranzaction on my CC and when the book eventualy makes it to my house I will take it to the post office and get a tracking # to make sure i keep their mouths shut. I will loose 3 dollars but I will not give them 30. I suggest you all do the same if you are in my sittuation.
August 1st, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Hello Ica-
Thank you for your comments. I would suggest to anyone looking to buy Debt Cures to buy it on Amazon. It is cheaper at only $17 plus shipping and handling.
I would not buy Debt Cures from Kevin Trudeau’s site or from the phone number.
Hopefully, this can help people in the future.
Thanks,
Adam
Debt Cures Reviews
August 10th, 2008 at 1:12 am
I just saw the infomercial and went online to find out about it. I came across the ezinearticle.com reviews which basically explains the whole book–gives the two “magic words”–and lists the websites for grants, etc. Took all of two minutes to skim through and didn’t cost a dime. I would recommend everyone interested in this book to read the review.
August 19th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
My husband, Stanley Sherman just got his first newsletter. We find a charge of $9.95 on our bank account. Is this for the free newsletter or something else?
August 20th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Hello Sue-
Thank you for your comment. That is probably the Debt Cures newsletter that Kevin Trudeau offers. If you want to cancel that you need to contact Debt Cures customer service:
https://www.debtcures.com/custserv.asp
Thanks,
Adam
Debt Cures Reviews
October 14th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I thought I ordered ONE book, now I see I have been charged for another.
No place did I see more books would be sent?
I only want this one book.
I know damn well I will get a run around of other companies selling this same book! I am so damn tired of ordering something and before I realize what has happened I get more and then even more and can’t find the company for the first order.
I send e-mails and they pretend they know nothing and don’t answer.
I have been through this crap before and refuse to order anything from the net again because of the deceiving practices of automatically sending more.
Keven is this how you make your money? Just keep selling more books.
Hell I may have ordered more but not after this deception.
October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
the ezine review islocated at: http://ezinearticles.com/?Debt-Cures-Book-Review—Is-Kevin-Trudeaus-Latest-Book-A-Scam?-Part-3&id=796085 (rather than ezinearticle.com)
February 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I ordered the book over 7 weeks ago and still have not received it… GRRRR
February 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Hello Julie-
Contact Debt Cures at http://www.debtcures.com
-Adam
March 4th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Adam,
I got suckered last night with the infomercial my intent was to order the 19.95 book before getting offf the phone the order was 99.00 plus S&H when I woke up this morning in my right mind, I called customer service to cancel the order they refuse and have already taken the money out of my account in less than twenty four hours. One lady told me I could cancel but then customer service refuse to refund me the money. Then I begin to research the book and author came across your site. Even though I am late with this action Thank God for people like you who provide the truth about what is going on.Of course I am going to refund the book as soon as it arrives, but I do not want to wait months to get my refund. Can I do a dispute at my bank and get a provisional credit?
Thanks,
Liz, Florida
May 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
What a joke. I ordered this useless book, and I have never heard such garbled junk in my life. This damn lady kept me on the phone for 30 minutes tryiing to sell me more useless junk I did not need. I said about 20 times, all I want is just the book maam, I finally had to lie to her like they did me, I said I got to get to work, there’s no telling how much my credit card will be charged, think I’ll cancel the damn thing, and send the piece of shit book back. Do not order anything from the screwballs, you will definitely be screwed. Whatever can you expect for a swindler. Kevin Trudeau is a snake-oil salesman. Do not order anything from him, please. You cannot say you have not been warned, I should have know better myself, never to old to learn when you have been scammed.
May 13th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I love Debt Cures! Kevin Trudeau is a brilliant guy! I knew nothing about how credit card companies run their business and now I do. Get this book and it will transform your life like it has mine. i feel more confident with my bills and I now feel like I can own a house in less than a year because I know how to improve my credit score. Kevin, if you are reading this, thank you!! Your book helped me get rid of so much anxiety.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Has anyone found the part that he mentions on the infomercial where you dial up or login and get a big sum of money.
July 24th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I rec’d the pkg, left on the porch, have not opened book, where canI find where to return it?
July 24th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I have vision problems,have a hard time being able to read etc. and I need to return,but do not know how, as I have not opened the box. Please advise?
July 26th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I just seen the infomerical and he stated the the book was not yet in stores… I see some of these post are from like Last year…. they need to update their commerical!!!! I need a debt cure but it don’t look like this is it!!!!!!
August 27th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
after receiving trudeau’s debt cures book i am disgusted. i am more disgusted when i just discovered unauthorized withdrawals were being made from my account for the newsletter that i did not request.
September 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I ordered the book from the phone number. They tried many, many times to get me to order other books, etc. I received the book. The next month I noticed a $14.95 charge on my credit card. When I called, I was informed that I apparently had subscribed to a newsletter and that it was stated on the ‘packing slip’ (of all places) that I was entered into this subscription and that I had to call to cancel it, otherwise my card would be charged $14.95 every month! They were ‘kind’ enough to cancel the subscription, but I am stuck with paying $14.95 for a worthless ‘newsletter.’ Definitely a scam! Do not order from these people!
September 20th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Boy there are a lot of dumb people out there buying this book. Get a clue people.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Despite the controversy surrounding the author, I was still curious to read this book. I NEVER order from a TV infomercial or a website associated w/ a TV infomercial. You shouldn’t either. I must say, I agree w/ Yakov’s comment above, though I would have been a bit more polite.
Has anyone every heard of Barnes and Noble? Border’s? Amazon.com? In my case, I typed in the book’s name in the B&N website search bar, found a new paperback copy for $10.95 (w/ my B&N discount) and they will hold it at the front of the store for me for 3 days. Next time I drive by the store, I will swing in and pick it up for approx. $12 w/ the tax. I did all of this online. Easy, no credit card scams, no annoying phone time spent. And if I don’t learn a thing from the book (I’m sure I will learn something new), I’m only out $12. Remember that saying…KISS?!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Can someone please share where I can locate free government grant money for residentual home improvements for an average income American. Thank you.
November 11th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I need to return your packeage for Debt Cures and do not have an RA number. Your 1-888-846-4962 does not allow you to get access to what is needed to return. There is no customer service link as stated in the fine print on the invoice. How do I return the book?
Thank you
Order# 34612892
Date - 10/19/09
Ship to - Cecilia Jacques
November 12th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Hello Cecilia-
Contact Debt Cures at https://debtcures.com/custserv.asp
You can fill out the form.
Thank you,
Adam
Debt Cures Reviews
November 13th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Like Kevin says, the poor, uneducated, and/or minorities are the ones that get taken advantage of the most. This will always happen to the ignorant. So these people should read this book. For the rest of us it’s just common sense, so dont waste your money.
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
wow so much negative people out there!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
[...] Back with the second part of my review of Debt Cures They Don’t Want You to Know About. You can read the first part of the review here. [...]
February 8th, 2010 at 4:11 am
wow, after reading these reviews i wish i did my research first about this book. I have not recieved my copy yet but i will surlely return the book and i won’t even unpackage it. I am a minority but I am not stupid dumb or ignorant, maybe naive but never again will i order from a tv commercial. Must be a scam fast talking, smooth talking con artist. The woman on the phone would not stop! No NO NO i kept telling her that i did not want any other charges to my card. My advice is if you get yourself into debt there will be people out there to take advantge of your hardship. They capitalize on the non educated. Shame on them legal but should be illegal. They think if you dumb enough to get into debt you probably desperate enough to take a risk that futher gets you into more debt. They figure you have nothing to lose. The only thing you can do is talk to your creditors and negotiate. Look up your legal rights and look into the law.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I did not order Debt Cures Book, when I noticed the charge on my credit card, I immediately contacted them and my credit card company. The box arrived and I returned it un opened via UPS the very next morning. Now even thou they have acknowledge reciept of the property, they will not credit my charge card due to the status being in charge back. I believe this is a teir one fraudulant, using money recieved to grow assets using the telephone operators for other items to keep your credit information and purchase other items they do the call centers for, making commission for each sale they take. I WANT MY 167.75 BACK and will voice my opinion until the laws change to provide the consumer some assistance when FRAUD is commited. Debt Cures, is B.S.
Have a nice day
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
I sure am glad I researched this BEFORE I ordered.Now I know better than to order.I do know that when you order things from informercials they do their best to sell you other stuff also.They all do it.I have ordered things before so i know what to expect but never have we had an unauthourized charge on our card like these people.If he doesn’t check into all this stuff he will end up being sued ! No one will be buying his stuff.I just saw him on a talk show maybe they should be told about all this and have another talk show with him explaining all these complaints.Or save that for another book”How to stop me from adding unauthourized charges on your credit card”.lol
February 27th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I just ordered the book the other day. I am praying that you guys are wrong about it being a scam. I will sue this man if it is. There needs to be a lwa against this kind of fraud. I don’t have much money and work very hard for it. I am a shop aholick and really am praying that this guy is not a scam artist.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
Don’t order direct. Go to your local book store and buy for $15. If you go to bn.com and search for it, they can tell you if they have it in what store. Don’t know about the stuff everyone is talking about but what do people expect why you go thru an informercal. They have to re-coop the money for making the TV spot. But locally and support your local businesses!
March 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I just had a very strange encounter by calling the number on the informercial. I called and ordered a $19.95 book that ended up costing my $40some dollars. I immediately called back to cancel minutes later. I ended up having to call three times on the same day that I placed the order to finally get it cancelled. Some stupid excuse that the order couldnt be cancelled if they didnt catch it. THey told me it would take three to five weeks to receive the book but they couldnt find the order in the system five minutes after I placed the order. RIGHT! Well I finally got it cancelled and I got a call back from them twenty minutes later trying to sell me the same book at a discounted price. It was only gonna cost me $30, shipping included. I said no and then they offered me $30 in gas rebates if I ordered the book, which would make it free. I dont know about anybody else but I smell a scam. I am just worried that they have my checking information. Befware, dont order.
June 19th, 2010 at 11:19 am
If you fall for any of Trudeau’s many scams expect unauthorized charges to your credit or debit card. There are hundreds of complaints online documenting his billing practices. Trudeau likes to pass himself off as a ‘whistleblower’ and a ‘consumer advocate’–he is neither. Trudeau is a twice convicted fraudster who only wants your money and will commit any act to get it. Avoid anything remotely connected with Trudeau.