Did you get a collection call from a number you don't recognize? Before you pay:

đź“› Get the name, company, address, and phone number of the caller.
🔍 Get “validation” information about the debt and the name of the original creditor.
📝 Dispute the debt if you think you don’t owe some or all of the debt....
đźš« Don't respond to threats. Hang up and report the collector to the FTC.