4/13/2010 9:15 AM (PST)

Junk debt buyers are notorious for adding on bogus interest charges and other fees. The LABBB has an informational article on "How To Deal With a Collection Agency" at:

http://www.la.bbb.org/GIReport.aspx?DocumentID=69

There's lots of good info on dealing with collection agencies at this site too: www.privacyrights.org

Be aware of your rights, which many collection agencies flagrantly violate and submit a complaint to the BBB and to the FTC if necessary. Check out the FTC site
"Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers" at:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm