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The Debt Collector

If you don’t pay back what you owe, eventually you can expect a knock on the door…

If you leant someone something important and you wanted it back what would you do? Ask nicely for it back? Probably. But what if, after several times of asking, they still wouldn't return it? You might not be too happy. 

Well, in the world of lending money and buying things on credit, if people refuse to pay back what they owe, eventually they can expect a knock on the door. On the other side of the door will be someone like Paul, a bailiff, wanting to reclaim the property or items which might match the amount owed.

But, as our reporter Mick Tucker found out, these debt collectors aren't all heartless, strong arm thugs...

Listen to Mick Tucker's report by clicking on the 'audio link' in the top right-hand corner of this page

last updated: 18/04/2008 at 15:41
created: 13/11/2007

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