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Recommendations for Debt Collectors Working from Home

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As per my knowledge, there are no clear guidelines from the government for a debt collector who wants to work from home. You should discuss these points with the compliance superior of your collection agency. In the United States, for example, debt collectors must adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers

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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time, harassing their family members, and other unlawful actions.

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What Is a Debt Collector and Why Are They Contacting Me?

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A debt collector might sound like a character from a Charles Dickens novel, but if you’ve been contacted by one, you know they’re very much a reality of modern financial life. So, what exactly is a debt collector? What Is a Debt Collector? Why Are They Contacting Me?