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Re:FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices by nodamage on Tuesday December 17, 2024 @06:06PM (#42446417)
If you never actually took the steps to cancel your contract won't they be able to prove your debt via the existence of a non-cancelled contract?
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Re:FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices by mrguyorama on Wednesday December 18, 2024 @03:32PM (#42454792)
The purpose is to take advantage of the sloppiness of the debt collection industry. They are designed around tricking financially illiterate people, harassing poor people, and lying.

When they buy a debt, they rarely get comprehensive documentation.

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