Debt Collectors Pursue Consumers for Incorrect or Disputed Amounts
Collection agencies attempt to recover debts for amounts that differ from what consumers owe, sometimes for debts they do not recognize at all. The burden of proof falls on the consumer to dispute inaccurate claims, creating stress and potential credit damage. This pattern of incorrect debt pursuit is a widespread consumer finance abuse.
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