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If you’re not aware of the FairDebtCollection Practices Act, and you’re not aware of your rights as a consumer, it would be very easy for a scammer to conjure up all kinds of scenarios that would frighten you out of your mind,” McClary said. Keep good records of past debts. Know your rights.
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Recent enforcement actions have targeted collection agencies that misrepresented attorney involvement, attempted to collect on debts without adequate documentation, or pursued no longer legallycollectibledebts.
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