Released on: November 29, 2007, 10:16 am

Press Release Author: Sean McCabe / Debt Shield, Inc.

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: The first debt settlement company to win the Better Business
Bureau of Greater Maryland's Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics is nominated for the
International Torch Award.

Press Release Body: The Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland nominated Debt
Shield, Inc., a Maryland-based debt settlement company, for the BBB International
Torch Award.

Debt Shield was the first debt settlement company to win the Better Business Bureau
of Greater Maryland's Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in September 2007 and
company president John Gourdin is excited that his company is being considered for
the international award.

"Our employees have worked very hard to set the standard of quality and trust in
this growing industry," said Gourdin. "We are still celebrating the honor of winning
the prestigious Torch Award, let alone the nomination for the International Torch
Award."

Debt Shield's outstanding marketplace ethics and integrity were what earned them
the Torch Award. Examples of Debt Shield's fair business practices include their
Customer Service Guarantee and their voluntary Truth in Services form, which
explains both positive and negative aspects of debt settlement to enrolling
clients. Debt Shield also strives to assure sufficient checks and balances by
hiring another company to handle Quality Assurance for Debt Shield clients.

The 2008 BBB International Torch Awards will recognize two businesses in the
Marketplace Excellence category and two in the Advancing Marketplace Trust category.
An individual will also be recognized in the Consumer Leadership category.

The International Torch Award, started in 1996 by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus, recognizes companies for "fair, honest and ethical business practices."

"While success stories from clients we helped break free from debt are enough of an
award for us, it's always nice to be recognized by others," explained Gourdin, who
attributes the company's success to its dedicated staff. "Our team of caring
professionals deserves all the recognition for our recent award and for this
nomination."

Footage of the September 2007 BBB of Greater Maryland's Torch Award ceremony can be
found on Debt Shield's website, www.debtshield.com.

About Debt Shield:

Debt Shield, Inc., is a debt settlement company dedicated to helping consumers
resolve their unsecured debt through mutually agreeable and discounted lump sum
settlements in consideration of legitimate financial hardships. By helping consumers
avoid bankruptcy, Debt Shield provides a service for both debtors and creditors. For
more information about Debt Shield, call 1-888-397-7546 or visit the website at
www.debtshield.com.


Web Site: http://www.debtshield.com/

Contact Details: Sean McCabe
Debt Shield, Inc.
9212 Berger Rd.
Columbia, MD 21046
1-888-397-7546
smccabe@debtshield.com