It is very important to know if you’re being contacted by a legitimate company or a scammer. The latest article from debt collection agency Revco Solutions (855-202-0113) lists the top signs of a scam.
“Debt collection” and “scam” are often used in the same sentence unfairly. In truth, people get behind on their bills sometimes, and someone has to call to help work out a payment plan to help the organization recover the money that is owed to them. Unfortunately, it is an area rife with scams. So how do you know if the person calling you about an old bill you’d forgotten is legitimate or trying to steal your credit card number?
The entire article can be read at https://revcosolutions.com/5-signs-a-debt-collection-is-a-scam/
Here are a few indicators that you may being scammed.
The Caller Is Making Threats
Most commonly scammers will try to threaten unsuspecting victims with jail time to encourage them to pay. Whether they work directly for the company to whom you owe money or for a third-party collector, the person calling is NOT allowed to threaten you in any way. If he or she mentions jail, prison, an arrest warrant, or something along those lines, it is a scam.
They Won’t Answer Questions
If you owe a company money, the caller should be able to answer questions about the debt, the company, and more as well as fully explain who they are. In the U.S. you also have the right to receive notice by mail to confirm a debt you owe, so if you’re unsure about the debt be sure to ask for that confirmation. If they refuse, it’s not the real deal.
If They Apply Pressure
The caller pressures you to make a decision immediately. Scammers race against time; the longer they run a scam, the higher their chances of getting caught or shutting it down before they get caught. Their goal is to get money from you as quickly as possible – especially during that first call. A legitimate debt collector will give you time to consider your options and not pressure you.
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Once again, the complete article is available in full at https://revcosolutions.com/5-signs-a-debt-collection-is-a-scam/.
