Debt collectors pursue individuals for debts they do not owe
Consumers are contacted by collection agencies attempting to collect debts belonging to other individuals or already resolved accounts. The burden of proof falls entirely on the consumer to dispute and document that the debt is not theirs. This structural gap in debt verification processes creates significant stress and credit risk for affected individuals.
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