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2. How to settle credit card debt - AOL

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   Collection agencies may be unwilling to negotiate a settlement, even after months of payments to a debt settlement company. Having accounts in collections can damage your credit score .

3. Debt settlement - Wikipedia

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   Debt settlement is the process of negotiating with creditors to reduce overall debts in exchange for a lump sum payment. A successful settlement occurs when the creditor agrees to forgive a percentage of the total account balance. Normally, only unsecured debts, not secured by real assets like homes or autos, can be settled.

4. Debt collection - Wikipedia

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   The collection agency makes money only if money is collected from the debtor (often known as a "No Collection - No Fee" basis). Depending on the type of debt, the age of the account and how many attempts have already been made to collect on it, the fee could range from 10% to 50% (though more typically the fee is 25% to 40%).

5. Debt validation - Wikipedia

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   Debt validation, or "debt verification", refers to a consumer's right to challenge a debt and/or receive written verification of a debt from a debt collector. The right to dispute the debt and receive validation are part of the consumer's rights under the United States Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and are set out in §809 of that act, which has been codified in Title 15 ...

6. A comprehensive guide to debt relief programs - AOL

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   Debt settlement programs. With a debt settlement program, you or a third-party company negotiates with creditors to settle debts. If you choose the latter path, the company creates a dedicated ...

7. How to spot debt collection scams: 8 signs to watch out for

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   Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1.