Debt Collector

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Definition: Debt Collector


Debt Collector


What is the dictionary definition of Debt Collector?

Dictionary Definition


A person who works in the in-house collections department of an original creditor or a collection agency to track down debtors and get them to pay what they owe. Debt collectors can be relentless, often using scare tactics, humiliation and repeated phone calls to extract payments or promises to pay.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Debt Collector are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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