Collector Pursues Identity Theft Debt Without Providing Verification
A consumer discovered an account opened through identity theft and requested full documentation from the collector, including original application and transaction history. The company failed to produce any signed agreement or verifiable proof linking the consumer to the account, yet continued collection activity. This reflects a systemic gap where collectors can treat alleged debts as valid without meeting the legal burden of proof required under consumer protection law.
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