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How Do Debt Collection Agencies Work?

If you’ve ever been contacted by a debt collection agency, you’re probably wondering how it works. Debt collection agencies are companies that make money by collecting delinquent debts.

They act on behalf of the original creditor with the goal of recovering the money you owe. They get paid from what they recover.

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