Here are some eye-opening videos about abusive debt collection practices:
From MSNBC:
From ABC:
Other frightening tales of debt collection abuse:
- CNN: Woman Sues Debt Collector Over Husband’s Death
- Bankrate: Debt Collector Horror Stories
- Caveat Emptor: Nationwide Collections Addresses Letter to “**** Face”
- Consumerist: Discover’s Debt Collectors’ Threats Drive Woman to Suicide
Consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and don’t have to tolerate abusive collections practices. Check out the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Resources page for more information.
