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2. Do I have to pay off credit card debt that’s been ... - AOL

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   When you fail to repay credit card balances you owe, those unpaid debts are eventually sold to third-party debt collection agencies. This means you no longer owe the credit card company for the ...

3. How to pay off a debt in collections

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   Before acting on any debt collection, confirm the debt is yours and know the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to avoid unfair practices. ... In response to the pandemic, consumer debt ...

4. Consumers in These 10 States Seek the Most Debt Help - AOL

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   Following a brief pause during the COVID-19 pandemic when consumers reined in credit card spending, Americans are once again piling up the debt. Many are also looking for ways to manage that debt

5. Credit bureau - Wikipedia

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   A credit bureau is a data collection agency that gathers account information from various creditors and provides that information to a consumer reporting agency in the United States, a credit reference agency in the United Kingdom, a credit reporting body in Australia, a credit information company (CIC) in India, a Special Accessing Entity in the Philippines, and also to private lenders. [1]

6. Debt collection - Wikipedia

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   A debt collection bureau in Minnesota. Debt collection or cash collection is the process of pursuing payments of money or other agreed-upon value owed to a creditor. The debtors may be individuals or businesses. An organization that specializes in debt collection is known as a collection agency or debt collector. [1]

7. How to tell if debt settlement is a good idea for you - AOL

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   Credit settlement may help you eliminate credit card balances for less than you owe. However, this debt relief method has several risks. If you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling ...

8. Fair Credit Reporting Act - Wikipedia

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   Users of consumer reports; and, Furnishers of consumer information. If a consumer's rights under the FCRA are violated, they can recover: Actual or statutory damages; Attorney's fees; Court costs; and, Punitive damages if the violation was willful. [9] "The threat of punitive damages under 1681n of the FCRA is the primary factor deterring ...

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

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   Claim your reports online, then review them carefully to see if the debt is listed. Familiarize yourself with the FDCPA . This law prohibits deceptive or abusive practices by debt collectors.