How to spot fake debt collectors making threatening calls

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – There is a scam flourishing around East Tennessee where con artists pose as debt collectors. They claim they’re form a collection agency and try to get you to pay them through threats.Some people are unable to tell the difference between a legitimate collection agency and a con artist. While the specifics differ, generally they have the same theme: you owe money and you better pay up. There are some red flags to listen for, warning signs that indicate the collectio