centrelink debt: Collection agencies are also threatening to prevent people from leaving the country or take their wages if they do not agree to go onto re-payment plans, according to Nine News Australia. Sydney resident Amy, who asked for her surname to be withheld, is one of several people who recently contacted nine.au after being chased by debt collectors over a Centrelink debt. To improve your experience update it here News National'I thought about ending my life' Government-hired debt collectors accused of harassment over Centrelink debts By Emily McPherson12 26pm Jul 15, collectors contracted by the Australian government to chase Centrelink debts are allegedly harassing customers, with one claiming she was left on the brink of suicide. Amy said she was in disbelief when Centrelink claimed she owed them almost 10,000. The 31-year-old said the first she heard of the debt was when a final notice from Centrelink was forwarded on to her from an old address last year. Do you have a story Contact reporter Emily McPherson at emcpherson nine.au.
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