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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

Collection Industry News

If you’re contacted by a credit collection agency, regardless of whether or not it sounds legitimate, you should request a debt validation letter, McClary said. The letter will require the debt collector to prove they’re legally collecting the balances owed, he said. “If Keep good records of past debts.