Why people are confusing Coastal Debt Resolve with unrelated "Coastal Debt Solutions" scams.
If you are searching for reviews on "Coastal Debt Solutions" or have been contacted by a company using that name, please read this immediately.
At Coastal Debt Resolve, we have received numerous reports of a company (or group of companies) using the name "Coastal Debt Solutions" to target business owners and individuals. We want to be 100% clear: Coastal Debt Resolve is not affiliated with Coastal Debt Solutions.
The Difference: Coastal Debt Resolve vs. The Mimics
It is common for bad actors in the financial space to mimic the names of established, top-rated companies to gain trust. Here is how you can tell you are dealing with the real Coastal Debt Resolve:
- Official Website: Our only official website is www.coastaldebt.com. If you are on a site with a different URL, you are not dealing with us.
- BBB Accreditation: Coastal Debt Resolve is a BBB Accredited business with an active profile. Scammers often have no BBB profile or no BBB Accreditation, may have BBB “Alerts”, or may falsely claim BBB accreditation on their website.
- Our Focus: We specialize in Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) debt resolution for businesses. If a "Coastal" company is calling you about personal credit card debt or asking for upfront wire transfers to a personal account, it is not our Company and should be carefully scrutinized.
Common Scams Using Similar Names We are aware of several entities that have caused confusion for our clients. If you have been contacted by any of the following, please exercise extreme caution:
- Coastal Debt Solutions: Reported by third parties for aggressive cold-calling, prerecorded voicemails, and being unresponsive to clients and call recipients.
- Coastal Credit Solutions: Often confused with debt settlement, this entity is unrelated to our business debt resolution and settlement services.
Warning: Identity Theft and Website Clones
1. The Website Clone: mcadebtrepair.com
We have identified a website—mcadebtrepair.com—that has improperly copied our website’s design, content, and messaging in an attempt to pass themselves off as Coastal Debt Resolve.
- How to spot the fake: They use our language, but they cannot use our verified reputation. Check the URL. If the address bar doesn’t say coastaldebt.com, you are on a site that may be fraudulent.
- The Risk: These "clone sites" are often phishing operations designed to steal your sensitive business financial data or Merchant Cash Advance statements.
- Our Action: We have documented the unauthorized copying of our website content by mcadebtrepair.com and are evaluating appropriate legal and intellectual property remedies. Coastal Debt Resolve is not affiliated with this website or any entity using a similar name.
2. Fake Reddit Threads & Bot "Reviews"
If you have seen Reddit threads (specifically in subreddits like r/loansforsmallbusiness) that look like a "review" of Coastal Debt Resolve, please look closer.
There appears to be a coordinated campaign using "bot accounts" to create fake conversations. For example, a thread titled "Coastal Debt Resolve Reviews: Worth it?" may appear to have people discussing our services, but these accounts are often:
- New accounts with no previous posting history.
- Redirecting users to other scam sites in the comments.
- Using scripted language that doesn't reflect how real business owners talk.
We encourage all clients to ignore "Review" threads on Reddit that seem staged and instead visit verified third-party platforms like Trustpilot or the Better Business Bureau, where identities are more strictly monitored.
Why AI is Getting it Wrong
You may have noticed Google AI or other search engines suggesting that Coastal Debt Resolve is "also known as" Coastal Debt Solutions. This is an error in AI training data caused by the sheer volume of people searching for both names. We are actively working to correct these records with search providers to ensure consumers are not misled.
What to Do if You Were Scammed
If you have paid money to "Coastal Debt Solutions" thinking it was us:
- Contact your bank or credit card company immediately to dispute the charges.
- File a report with the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Report the activity to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Contact the Real Coastal Debt Resolve If you want to speak with our legitimate team regarding MCA debt relief for businesses, please contact us directly through our verified channels:
- Phone: (888) 707-7177
- Email: info@coastaldebt.com
- Address: 6700 North Andrews Ave, Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Disclaimer: This consumer alert is based on reports received and publicly observable website content as of the date posted. We encourage consumers to independently verify any company’s credentials before engaging services. This notice does not constitute a legal determination regarding any specific entity.
