Ep 6. The Collection Agency

In season 3, episode 6 of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, titled "The Collection Agency," Leah and co-host Mike Rinder delve into the Church of Scientology's practice of using collection agencies to intimidate and harass former members who have outstanding debts to the organization.

They begin the episode by speaking with Phil and Willie Jones, a couple who left Scientology but were still pursued by the organization for thousands of dollars they owed. The Joneses describe how they were relentlessly contacted by a collection agency hired by the church, and how the agency used aggressive tactics to try to collect the debt. They also discuss the toll that the constant harassment took on their mental health and well-being.

Leah and Mike then speak with several other former members who have had similar experiences with collection agencies. They learn that the church often charges exorbitant fees for services, and that members are pressured to take on loans or lines of credit in order to pay for these services. When members leave the church and the debts remain unpaid, they can become targets for collection agencies.

While speaking with former members and experts on the issue, Leah and Mike explore the church's financial structure and how it uses debt as a way to control its members. They also explain how the church has a history of using aggressive legal and business tactics to silence critics and maintain its power.

As always, Leah and Mike provide a platform for those who have been silenced by the church to share their stories and expose the truth behind its actions. "The Collection Agency" sheds light on yet another disturbing aspect of Scientology and the harm it can cause to those who become entangled in its web.