“When I see you, I’m gonna f*** you up,” says debt collector “Mickey,” pictured at left, on the answering machine of a guy who bounced a check. WTSP obtained the messages, some of the worst debt collector recordings I’ve ever heard, and you can listen to them here.

The guy’s lawyer says he’s already repaid the debt Mickey is seeking. It’s a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a debt collector to use abusive language. Learn more about your rights here.

(Thanks to Sean!)

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