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How debt collectors profit from unpaid bills

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When you default, original lenders sell your account to third-party agencies for a tiny fraction of its actual value. These shadow agencies then deploy relentless psychological harassment to collect the full original amount, generating massive operating margins on your misery.

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How debt collectors profit from unpaid bills
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