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An Outcry Rises as Debt Collectors Play Rough

Date: July 5, 2006

Author: Sewell Chan

QUOTE: The rise in American consumer debt has been accompanied by a sharp increase in complaints about aggressive and sometimes unscrupulous tactics by debt collection agencies.

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Article MetaInformation:

Key People:

• Robert J. Hobbs Esq.

Key Organizations:

• ACA International
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA)
• National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
• New York Times Company

Subject & Geographic Categories:

• Abstract Principles
  • Motivation/Rewards/Punishments
    • Threats / Intimidation / Extortion / Deterrence
  • Tactics

• Businesses & Organizations
  • Credit / Loans (Business)
    • Collections / Billing / Accounts Receivable
  • Industry-Specific Issues
    • Banking/Lending
  • Range of Responsibilities
    • Outsourcing/Subcontracting

• Personal Finance & Career
  • Personal Finance
    • Personal Asset Management
      • Debt / Credit Rating

• North America
  • United States of America/USA

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