How to Collect Illegal Debts [Paperback]

Harold S. Long (Author), Long (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 69 pages
• Publisher: Loompanics Unlimited (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559500417
• ISBN-13: 978-1559500418
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,587,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Book Is Fun To Read - But What The Heck?, September 12, 2005

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The Real GonzoBob "G-Bob" (Badnews, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Collect Illegal Debts (Paperback)

I like the book. It's sort of detailing the "technical" aspects of one of my favorite movies, Get Carter. It does invoke some interesting thoughts about what you would do if you were a Debt Collector. But based on the information and how it is presented, I seriously doubt that you could read this book and go start your own business. I heard of a few people who said that they tried debt collections... its nothing like this book. And plus, the whole drug dealer thing, most drug dealers would probably have a gun and go settle their own debts instaed of giving half of it to some guy who beats them up. That is how they almost always get caught... shooting someone for money or selling to the wrong person.

Oh, and to the Lawyer, you are sounding like a typical censoring and condeming idiot. A book isnt evil, neither can be said of the author, publisher or retailers. Having information isnt a sin, but not having it is enslavement. I read the book and have not gone out and started my own "business". So maybe you should sit down, be quiet, let this company do their job, and then question your moral fiber because of all those present you seem like you are the one who might be most likely to utilize this information to harm others and fill your own pocket, but of course that is just my opinion and I wish you know ill intent. If you want to contact me, consult the company, and I will be happy to say this to your face. And if you want to take this to the courts, I got a news station, a few people in the papers and a lawyer or 2 that would eat it up. Oh, and slander is out of the question (read carefully). Ill back up the author, the publishers, the retailers and the American Right to Know and Understand the workings of the world around them before Id ever sit back and watch people like you eliminate books and not crooks. The fight isnt on a bookshelve - its in your heart.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Exceeds the bounds of acceptable, employable behavior., February 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Collect Illegal Debts (Paperback)

Harold S. Long's book on collections called HOW TO COLLECT
ILLEGAL DEBTS, although very useful, funny, realistic
and psychologically, very interesting and stimulating,
exceeds the bounds of acceptable, employable behavior.

The advantage of a more mainstream approach, is you're employable
as a professional by other companies, whereas Harold S. Long's
techniques would require you to open up your own business,
with a great deal of muscle-man, karate or boxing training
to go with the collections activities.

I used a big coupon to and free shipping to buy this title,
so I am happy about the value for my money. However, beyond
a certain point, the sales price could exceed the benefits
most people will reap from the book.

I would recommend Timothy Paulsen's PAID IN FULL book,
for example, as a parallel reference.

2 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Evil and Immoral Book Teaches Violent Loan Sharking, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Collect Illegal Debts (Paperback)

Amazon:

I gave it one star because the form forced me to, it deserves none and the author should be arrested.

I am an attorney who has specialized in the collection of past due accounts for twenty five years.

As such I am always looking over books on the subject.

My wife, who is employed by my office, just bought from you "How to Collect Illegal Debts." by Harold Long, listed by you: How to Collect Illegal Debts by Harold S. Long

Paperback (June 1990) Loompanics Unlimited; ISBN: 1559500417

I was shocked by what I read. It is a training manual for violent loan sharks. It may or may not be illegal of you to sell it, but it is clearly immoral and bad for Amazon's image. You probably have not looked at the text. You should also be shocked, otherwise you are so hardened as to be beyond help. Please withdraw this truly evil book from circulation.