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Abuses spur vows to protect debtors

AG calls for curbs on car seizures

By Walter V. Robinson and Michael Rezendes
Globe Staff / August 3, 2006

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Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly will push for legislation to protect unwary consumers from predatory debt collection practices, including a clear requirement that evidence be offered that a debt is owed, and new protections for consumers whose cars are targeted for seizure by collectors, Reilly aides said yesterday. (Full article: 1570 words)

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