Joseph Ridout

Consumer Action

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Spokesperson for Consumer Action, a national consumer advocacy group

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Who are the debt collectors taking aggressive legal action against consumers? And what recourse can consumers take when they’re caught in a legal bind with debt collectors?

Consumers vs. Debt Collectors

Who are the debt collectors taking aggressive legal action against consumers? And what recourse can consumers take when they’re caught in a legal bind with debt collectors?

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