They ask for personal information Any caller who asks for personal information should be avoided, including
fake debt collectors.
Some fake debt collectors may try deception and threats to pressure you to pay debts that you don't owe.
Yay finally one of
the fake debt collectors that use to call me has finally been shut down.
This article about
fake debt collectors tells you how to handle calls like that.
Also, be suspicious of debt collectors who ask for your Social Security number, bank account numbers or other personal financial details, as they might be
fake debt collectors trying to steal your identity.
The FTC offers other red flags of
fake debt collectors, such as callers who:
The fake debt collectors threatened everything from legal action to jail time to having child services take the victims» children.
Here's what's happening:
A fake debt collector calls you.
If you already repaid the loan, the call might be from
a fake debt collector who is trying to scare you into paying more money.
A caller may be
a fake debt collector if:
So how can you tell if you're being targeted by
a fake debt collector?
If somebody contacts you about loans you never took out, he could be
a fake debt collector.
Not exact matches
However, there are some tell - tale signs that an alleged
debt collector is actually a scammer or
fake agency.