Round-up: MSNBC Dateline Videos Examine America's Debt Problem

Discusses how the credit card companies have profited as Americans fall more and more into debt. Elizabeth Warren compares credit card companies to loan sharks, saying their practices would make "Tony Soprano blush."

This segment follows the London family, who had perfect credit until their household income took a nose dive during the recent economic downturn. They coped by using a pre-approved credit card that came in the mail to pay their bills, which soon led to out-of-control debt and harassing phone calls from debt collectors. 

This video interviews collection agency workers, who reveal the shocking and illegal tactics they use to collect debts.   

Debt collectors sometimes act as though the debtor has broken the law, and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest.

Follows a sketchy debt collection agency run by convicted felons. Elizabeth Warren concludes the MSNBC series by stating that the debt collection and credit card industry need serious reform and increased government regulation.