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Collection Agency Reports Debt for Services Never Authorized or Received

Consumers are receiving derogatory credit reports from collection agencies for debts they never incurred, stemming from mere inquiries that were never converted to agreements. The agency continues to report the item despite no signed contract or service delivery. Dispute resolution requires FCRA processes and credit bureau intervention, not software tools.

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