"Fame Junkies" writer Halpern examines how the world of debt collecting operates and how a lack of rules makes it easy for criminals to purchase and sell debt. "It's this whole underworld.... it's fascinating," says Nelson.
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7. 'Bad Paper,' by Jake Halpern
