How to spot a debt collection scam — consumerfinance.gov

Dealing with debt collection issues can be challenging—especially when you’re not sure if the person you’re being contacted by is legitimate or trying to scam you. While there are many legitimate debt collectors in the financial marketplace, there are also scammers who may try to get you to pay on debts that you don’t owe or on debts that don’t even exist.

Learn the warning signs of debt collection scams, how to tell if a debt collector is legitimate, and how to protect yourself from being scammed.

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