Debt Collector Impersonation: Fact or Fiction? There have been numerous reports of scammers impersonating debt collectors in recent years, but how prevalent is this issue, and what can individuals do to protect themselves?Unfortunately, debt collector impersonation is a real and growing problem. Scammers often use intimidation tactics to trick people into paying fake debts or providing personal and financial information. These imposters may claim to be from legitimate collection agencies or e...