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TIL a British man was being chased by debt collectors for £4,107 after his cell phone was stolen and used to make calls to Algeria. His attempts to negotiate a settlement failed and Citizens Advice suggested he look into a debt relief order - a cheaper and easier form of bankruptcy.

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