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An academic paper from Harvard Law that explores the legal risks and systemic issues of selling consumer debt as mere spreadsheets without original documentation.

An extensive report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) examining how the industry operates, the types of debt purchased (mostly credit card debt), and the data buyers receive. make money buying debt

Profiting from buying debt—a process known as or distressed debt investing —involves purchasing delinquent or charged-off accounts from creditors at a steep discount, often for "pennies on the dollar". Several white papers and industry reports explain this practice in detail. Key Industry Reports and Papers An academic paper from Harvard Law that explores

A report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) detailing how debt portfolios are traded on online marketplaces. Several white papers and industry reports explain this

Some purchased debt is "zombie debt" where the legal time limit to sue for collection has already expired.

Published by Receivables Management Association International, this paper highlights the economic role of debt buyers in providing liquidity to banks and other lenders. How the Business Model Works