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9/20/2009
C.Fortunato, Attorney
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It is against the law (the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) for a bill collector to lie to someone that they are trying to collect from.
This bill collector is clearly breaking the law because a someone who owes money cannot be put in jail for owing the money.
So don't worry about going to jail.
It is against the law (the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) for a bill collector to lie to someone that they are trying to collect from.
This bill collector is clearly breaking the law because a someone who owes money cannot be put in jail for owing the money.
So don't worry about going to jail.
You're welcome, and I am really happy that I could provide some relief.
C.Fortunato, Attorney
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