Debt-collectors and related workers

Definition

Debt collectors and related workers collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and collect charity payments. Tasks include - (a) tracing and locating debtors; (b) telephoning, visiting or writing to customers to collect money or arrange for later payments; (c) preparing reports including amounts collected, and maintaining records and files related to collection work; (d) recommending legal action or discontinuation of service when payment cannot be otherwise obtained; (e) asking for and collecting charity payments. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bill and account collector - Charity collector - Debt collector