I Paid a Fake Debt Collector and Now I Want My Money Back. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
I sent money to a fake debt collector. Here is exactly how to get it back based on how you paid, plus how to report it and protect yourself next.
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They Said My Debt Was Real Because They Had My Name and an Amount. That’s a Myth.
A collector having your name and a dollar amount doesn’t make a debt real. Here’s how to spot phantom debt and force them to prove it — free, before you pay.
Can a Debt Collector Threaten to Have Me Arrested If I Don’t Pay?
A debt collector threatening arrest for an unpaid credit card is violating the FDCPA. You cannot be jailed for civil debt. Here is what the law says and exactly what to do next.
BBB Investigates Fake Debt Collector Scam: 700 Complaints
The BBB is investigating a fake debt collector scam with nearly 700 complaints. Real collectors must provide written verification within 5 days. Here’s how to protect yourself.
