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That call you received from a collection agency may be a scam
A phone that continually rings is the last thing you want to hear if you have delinquent debts. A bad situation becomes worse when you discover that collection actions are actually an elaborate confidence game. Many collection agencies already engage in aggressive tactics, including some that violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. However,… Read More »
New watchdog group to crack down on creditor harassment
Are you tired of dealing with collection agencies? If so, you’re not alone; more than 30 million consumers in the U.S. are the targets of collection agencies. As you may already be aware, some of their tactics go beyond annoying: Many bill collectors have been known to use aggressive and abusive tactics. One man… Read More »