![Thousands of Americans jailed for debts chased by private collectors Thousands of Americans jailed for debts chased by private collectors](https://realnews.today/media/5a8dc9ccfc7e933f378b45b6-310x168.jpg)
An estimated 77 million Americans have a debt that has been transferred to a private collection agency. Thousands end up in jails. African Americans and Hispanics are most affected, due to acknowledged gaps in poverty and wealth.
An estimated 77 million Americans have a debt that has been transferred to a private collection agency. Thousands end up in jails. African Americans and Hispanics are most affected, due to acknowledged gaps in poverty and wealth.