Debt collector threatens criminal charges over disputed lease-end debt
Fair Collections & Outsourcing threatened criminal charges over an alleged debt at lease end despite proper move-out notice having been provided. FDCPA violation through improper debt collection threats. Individual regulatory complaint.
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