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About ClearOne Advantage

Founded in 2008 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, ClearOne Advantage is a debt settlement company that helps consumers with credit card debt. The company says its average program graduate completes their plan in 24 to 60 months.

Pros
  • 30-day satisfaction guarantee
  • Online chat for enrolled clients
Cons
  • Not available in all states

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Henderson, NV
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Amy's contribution to my debt consolidation journey at Clear One Advantage was invaluable. Her blend of expertise, empathy, and enthusiasm not only made the process smoother but a...

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Coon Rapids, MN
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Absolutely blown away by the speed and ease of the process. The agent I dealt with truly cared about me and my situation. 110% would recommend to anyone in need of financial help....

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Insights from 444 recent reviews of ClearOne Advantage

We used sentence-by-sentence statistical analysis to decode nearly 450 ClearOne Advantage reviews published on ConsumerAffairs in the past year. Read below about customers who were happy, satisfied or upset about the four topics mentioned most often in reviews of ClearOne Advantage.

ClearOne Advantage staff reviews

The 194 recent ClearOne Advantage reviewers who discussed staff focused on the personnel who facilitated their enrollment and managed their accounts. 100% of those customers were satisfied, tying ClearOne Advantage for first in staff among debt settlement providers on our site.

Many reviewers described company reps as informative, empathetic and committed to clients’ success.

“Mindi was an absolute professional,” said Steven from North Royalton, Ohio. “She went out of her way to make sure that my pay dates are going to coincide with my work paychecks. She left me her personal phone number in case anything arose that I need to get in touch with her with.”

ClearOne Advantage process reviews

ClearOne Advantage ties for first in process among providers on our site: 100% of 82 recent reviewers were happy or satisfied with the steps involved in the company’s debt settlement program, from sign-up to completion.

Reviewers praised a smooth enrollment experience, and some were impressed by how quickly they got started. Many reviewers appreciated that clear instructions and explanations were provided throughout the process.

ClearOne Advantage customer service reviews

70 recent reviewers of ClearOne Advantage mentioned customer service, and they largely reported positive experiences with customer service reps who were warm, attentive and solution-oriented. Many reviews described reps that went above and beyond to make sure customers felt informed and at ease.

Ultimately, more than 98% of recent reviewers were happy or satisfied with the support they received, ranking ClearOne Advantage third on our site for customer service.

ClearOne Advantage transparency reviews

Of 98 recent ClearOne Advantage reviewers who talked about transparency, 100% were satisfied or happy with the company’s open, clear communication. That ties ClearOne Advantage for first in transparency among debt settlement providers on our site.

Many reviewers appreciated that company reps gave thorough, plain-language explanations for each step of the debt settlement process. Cleveland from Frederick, Maryland, said his rep “expressed and explained in great detail to make it very simple for me to understand the whole package. … (He) made me feel full of confidence.”

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2025

    When I use the e-mail method to communicate with Clear One, the representatives take the time to do a lengthy response to address all the issues. They make me feel like they understand my sense of urgency. Very informative. They seem to take a real interest in my case.

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    We appreciate your feedback and we're happy to hear that you've had a great experience. We are so excited that you chose ClearOne Advantage to assist you in your journey to becoming debt free. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact our Customer Loyalty Group at (888) 768-4767.

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      Reviewed Aug. 23, 2025

      We have been very happy with ClearOne. We recommend this company to help people. Awesome to work with people. The people are very understanding. Do what it takes to have them create a great terrific result that provide every thing you need to accomplish your results.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      This is wonderful news! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! If you need any additional assistance, please call our Customer Loyalty Group at (888) 768-4767.

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      Customer ServiceStaffBilling

      Reviewed Aug. 7, 2025

      I recently spoke with Claire on how long my program is going to be before I ended it. With her help we came to the conclusion that I can end it in October with the monthly payments I’ve been putting in. We sent multiple emails back and forth to come up with calculations for this and she was super helpful in all of it.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      We are happy you have had such a positive experience Allen! Thank you for sharing.

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      CoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 7, 2025

      ClearOne was very helpful. Going into this program I had a lot of questions. They were very patient and explained everything to me. We were told what to expect when settling debt and upping your draft to cover certain settlements. We were able to graduate from the program early. Thank you ClearOne.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      Thank you for your feedback Deborah! We are happy to hear your enrollment agent was able to answer your questions and you were able to graduate early.

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      Reviewed Jan. 26, 2026

      Communication has been scarce and when I do manage to get someone they either reply late to the online message or do not understand what I am needing therefore did not make the appropriate change needed in time. And now I am receiving a text message about how I missed a payment which was communicated about. Customer service does not help and are very hard to understand as well.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage
      Thank you for your feedback, Ms. Lopez, discussing your concerns with me is invaluable. As advised, changes to banking information or transactions require five days’ notice. I sincerely apologize that you were provided unclear information during your call to Client Services, this was reviewed as promised, and coaching was provided. Thank you for helping us improve our customer service, growth and improvement must be a continuous. For assistance, contact experiencematters@clearoneadvantage.com

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      Reviewed Jan. 8, 2026

      DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. In two months they took over $1200 dollars from me and only paid $265 towards my debt. I have attached the details of all the money they took. I was told their fees would be taken after my accounts were SETTLED, not an agreement. I still have my debts and they have scammed and taken my money. The supervisor by the name of Michelle contacted me after I left a review to tell me if I would have taken my money out of my account before I canceled I would have received it back. But since I canceled it they took it and paid towards more fees. This place is a scam. I am a mother trying to improve my situation and this company made it worse!! Learn from my mistake and do it yourself.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      At ClearOne Advantage, we value our clients and are committed to providing a supportive and respectful experience. Although all activity on your account did happen according to the process, we understand your confusion in terminology. As a good faith gesture, we issued a courtesy refund and waived your outstanding fees. We’re pleased to hear you are satisfied with this resolution and consider the matter resolved. We wish you continued success on your journey to becoming debt free.

      Customer Service

      Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

      Terrible company to work with, was on hold for hours today 12/02/2025, got hung up on multiple times, had to call back on hold again. They included another account that I didn’t authorize, so that account was closed. They denied it was them said I needed to contact creditors. Waste of time, but they did say that I could add money into my account if I wanted. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY, DO NOT DONATE TO THEM.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      Thank you for the opportunity to respond. After an account review, I can confirm, no additional creditors were added to your program. I have provided your creditor list via email, as well as your Program Guide and as you can see the figures match. You can further verify this by logging into your portal. Should you need additional information or further clarification please feel free to respond via our email thread or experiencematters@clearoneadvantage.com

      Customer Service

      Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

      Customer service is like talking to a 3rd grader. Trying to login using the codes sent to your email address is hit and miss. And try finishing this experience rating when they ask for a receipt! WHAT?

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      Thank you for providing a current email! A member our Customer Loyalty Group at (888) 768-4767 or experiencematters@clearoneadvantage.com will be reaching out to properly address your concerns.

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      Reviewed Oct. 17, 2025

      My first settlement with one of my creditors under ClearOne’s program was exactly what I had expected when I joined: time was given to me to get money into my account, I was offered a settlement of 60% of the debt and was able to pay it off within 6-7 months. Unfortunately after this things went downhill. I received a text about another settlement offer but when I called to inquire, I was told this must have been a mistake because I did not have sufficient funds in my escrow. Later I learned that one of my creditors had very quickly turned two of my accounts over to a law firm, and the “competitive” offer both had for me was 80% of the debt. I had two different representatives working with me trying to get me to put “a little more funds” into my account.

      These “little more funds,” were roughly the equivalent of lump sum of $7000 plus increasing the monthly amount I had agreed upon by $100 a month, or a lump sum of $800 and an additional $450 a month for 20 months…which would be nearly double what I agreed to. I managed to settle one of them by putting up nearly $800 more and adding $100 a month to the agreed on amount, have since been pressured to give another lump sum of roughly $6000 or to add another $350 to my monthly payments. Frankly ClearOne has not seemed to know what to do with this situation and send mixed messages. On the one hand I am told I am in control and it is okay if I cannot add extra funds. But then others tell me that I need to “take action now to avoid further legal action!”

      Additionally I had a representative I was working with go on vacation and never leave an out-of-office memo, I received emails from ClearOne that clearly identifying who they were that I had to figure out, and one person telling me that an account was paid in full and another telling me it was not. This has been very disconcerting.

      I know some people have had good experiences, but based on my own experience I would never recommend them to someone else. They have caused me a tremendous amount of stress and taken up hours of my time as I attempted to sort things out. I still have many unanswered questions and am disappointed that this company has ultimately added to my stress rather than relieving it.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      We are sorry to hear about your recent experience. Please contact our Customer Loyalty Group at your earliest opportunity to discuss your concerns at 888-768-4767 or by email at experiencematters@clearoneadvantage.com

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 23, 2025

      I've been using ClearOne for 9 months. I didn't realize when I signed up that the only way to get any kind of settlement offered is to increase what I'm paying in. That was not made clear when I was sold on the idea of signing up. Secondly, in the 9 months I've been involved, I've never been able to log into the company's convenient portal consistently. Third, I've gotten calls on more than one occasion where the person's information was wrong in some consequential way. Like creditors that did not exist suddenly appeared in the system looking for settlements. Or my automatic draft almost doubling in size without my authorization. There seems to be too many moving parts for them to handle and it all makes me concerned about the decision I made to go with them.

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      Response from ClearOne Advantage

      Thank you for your feedback. We would love to see how we can improve your experience. We will have a member of our management team reach out to you to discuss your program or you can feel free to email us at experiencematters@clearoneadvantage.com.

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        ClearOne Advantage FAQ

        What is ClearOne Advantage?

        ClearOne Advantage is a debt resolution company offering debt settlement services. This means that the company will negotiate on your behalf with your creditors for a reduction in your debts owed. In exchange for its services, you’ll pay ClearOne Advantage a percentage-based fee once a settlement has been reached.

        How does ClearOne Advantage work?

        To work with ClearOne Advantage, you’ll first set up a free debt consolidation consultation with one of the company’s certified debt specialists. The specialist will help you set up an affordable monthly payment plan that’s typically 40% less than the minimum monthly amount you owe to your creditors.

        Once you agree to the plan, you’ll enroll in the ClearOne Advantage program and begin making monthly deposits into an escrow account. Once you have accumulated enough in your account, ClearOne Advantage will begin its negotiations with your creditors on your behalf.

        Once an agreement has been reached with a creditor, you’ll approve the terms before it’s finalized. ClearOne Advantage says that you could end up paying creditors less than 75% of what you previously owed, including fees.

        ClearOne Advantage says the first settlement is typically finalized in three to four months, and the total debt settlement process can take anywhere from 24 to 60 months.

        Note that there is no guarantee a creditor will agree to settle. And, since you need to stop making payments to creditors during the negotiation period, you’ll incur interest and late fees on those unpaid amounts. Ensure the risks are worth it before pursuing any debt settlement program.

        What services does ClearOne Advantage offer?

        ClearOne Advantage can only settle credit card debts and store cards. Secured debt, such as mortgages, auto loans and home equity loans, are typically not eligible for debt settlement services.

        ClearOne Advantage does not offer bankruptcy or credit counseling services. It also does not offer any legal support should a creditor decide to sue you for nonpayment.

        How much does ClearOne Advantage cost?

        ClearOne Advantage does not publish its fees online. Fees can vary depending on your debt amount, type of debt and credit score.

        There are no upfront fees, and you won’t pay until a settlement has been arranged with a creditor and you’ve agreed to the terms.

        Does ClearOne Advantage have a money-back guarantee?

        ClearOne Advantage says it offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Also, you will not pay any fees until after a settlement has been agreed to with your creditors. However, ClearOne Advantage does not guarantee that your debts will be lowered by a specific amount or percentage or that you will be debt-free within a specific period of time. As well, there is no guarantee that creditors will agree to settle.

        Do I need a hardship to use ClearOne Advantage?

        Yes. With any debt settlement program, you need to stop paying your creditors in order to establish financial hardship.

        Will using ClearOne Advantage hurt my credit score?

        Yes, debt settlement requires you to stop paying your bills in order to negotiate your debt at a smaller amount, which can ultimately harm your credit score. It can take several months or even years to rebuild your credit after debt settlement.

        Is ClearOne Advantage legit?

        ClearOne Advantage is a legitimate debt settlement company and an accredited member of Consumer Debt Relief Initiative. It says it has helped over 170,000 clients settle over $3 billion in debt to date and offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Its escrow account for your deposits is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

        ClearOne Advantage Company Information

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