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More than 200 Scranton taxpayers might have received a letter from a collection company they didn’t deserve. The notices are for unpaid garbage fees that may have actually been paid. According to officials, the garbage bill itself for 2009 could be to blame for more than 200 collection notices sent to city taxpayers in error last week.

Many people take the selection of a headboard for granted. They go into the store and look for what’s least expensive or something that will “just do” without putting much thought into it. Headboards for beds, however, play a key role in reflecting not only who we are as individuals, but can make or break a good night’s sleep.

The government is stepping up as debt collection scams rise. In recent news, Buffalo New York has been home to a number of unlawful debt collection practices, and authorities have arrested at least twelve people. Although the vast majority of collection agencies are legitimate and good for the economy, there has been a rising amount of deceptive and illegal practices.