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What are the top 7 debt collections scams to avoid?
Are you getting calls from debt collectors that seem suspicious? In this episode of the Ask Ralph Show, host Ralph Estep Jr. reveals the top 7 debt collection scams to watch out for. Ralph answers a listener’s question about how to tell if a debt collector is legitimate and shares real-life stories about people who have fallen victim to these scams. Stay informed and learn how to protect yourself with Ralph’s practical tips on identifying and avoiding debt collection scams.
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Podcast Shownotes:
00:00 Episode Overview
01:05 Listener's Question
02:08 Bible Verse
03:02 Story of Ralph’s Client - Sally
05:30 Top 7 Debt Collection Scams to Avoid
06:12: #1 Phantom Debt Scam
06:47 #2 Immediate Payment Demand
07:21 #3 Threat of Arrest
07:56 #4 Odd Payment Method Request
08:58 #5 Identity Theft Setup
10:18 #6 Robocall Debt Collection Call
11:01 #7 Fake Government Agency
12:39 Actionable Steps to Protect Yourself from Debt Scams
12:42 #1 Always Ask for Written Validation of the Debt
13:13 #2 Don’t Give Out Personal Information Over the Phone
13:36 #3 Contact the Original Creditor to Verify
14:03 #4 Never Pay a Debt Using Gift Cards
14:32 #5 Hang Up the Phone
15:58 #6 Register Your Phone Number with the National Do Not Call Registry
16:15: #7 Report to the Federal Trade Commission & State’s Attorney General's Office
17:03 Conclusion
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