Debt collectors report phantom balances after confirmed service cancellation
Consumers who cancel services and return equipment in good standing later receive collection notices for balances that were confirmed as zero. Collectors cannot verify the alleged balances and continue to report them monthly to credit bureaus. This structural gap between service providers and collection agencies creates unjust credit damage.
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