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    WSBTV of Atlanta, Georgia recently ran a segment documenting the abusive collection practices of Mann Bracken. WSBTV reports that the Georgia Attorney General is currently suing Mann Bracken over alleged abusive practices. The segment airs images of Mann Bracken’s infamous 14th floor, described as a “boiler room” which houses Mann Bracken’s abusive collection unit. The segment
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