Don’t let debt stress you out

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Is Mr Hackett there?” “Who is it?” “CRS [a debt collection agency].” “No, he’s not in.” Bam. Pressing an imaginary button on the handset, Jason mimes hanging up the phone. He owes CRS £80. But with no