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Stop Abusive Debt Collectors

HOUSTON -- Did you know the fastest growing area of complaints among consumers is debt collection? They might call you at work, make threats or use profanity. The Federal Trade Commission received nearly 78,838 complaints last year. Full Article at Click2Houston.com

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