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Debt Collector Uses Threats and Harassment for Disputed Identity Theft Debt

Credit Collection Services used constant calls, abusive language, and illegal threats of imprisonment to collect a $310 debt the consumer did not owe due to identity theft. This violates multiple FDCPA provisions including prohibition on false statements and harassment. Debt collectors routinely use illegal tactics on identity theft victims who lack knowledge of their legal protections.

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