Debt Collectors Threaten Legal Action While Withholding Promised Documentation
A consumer contacted by a debt collection agency reports repeated threats of legal action alongside failure to deliver requested paperwork and receipts despite multiple follow up requests, plus calls placed during work hours. This reflects a common pattern of aggressive, non-transparent debt collection practices.
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