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Bill Collector

 
Background
Bill collectors contact people who owe money to companies or organisations and try to get them to pay what they owe. You might work for a bank, credit card company, or a debt collection agency, making phone calls, sending letters, or visiting people in person. The job involves keeping detailed records, negotiating payment plans, and following strict legal rules about how you can contact people.
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Publications
Collections MagazineCredit Today
Books
The Art of NegotiationCredit and Collections Handbook
Key Figures
Dave RamseySuze OrmanRobert Kiyosaki
Classification
SIC Code6153, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference657.7, 658.8For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Debt CollectorCollections AgentAccounts CollectorRecovery Agent
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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