What does “Betreibung” mean?
Debt collection through the state. Anyone who says you owe them money can start one — without proof.
What to do
Never ignore it. A Betreibung shows up in the register that landlords check, even if you don’t owe the money.
You may see it in letters from
- Betreibungsamt — Debt collection office
- Inkassobüro — Debt collection agency
“Betreibung” is a German word used in official letters in Switzerland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.
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