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A phantom debt collection scam duped consumers out of more than $1 million. Here are 5 ways you can avoid falling victim

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The phantom debt collection scheme — which used names including GAFS Group, Global Mediation Group and Mediation Services — pressured consumers to pay the false debts by threatening to take legal action against them. Request a debt validation letter. To be sure, a credit report may not show everything.