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Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?

If you never got a bill, how could it get sent to collections? And can you be reported as late for a bill you never received? We asked experts.

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Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?
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Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?

If you never got a bill, how could it get sent to collections? And can you be reported as late for a bill you never received? We asked experts.

Gerri Detweiler

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier
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Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier

There are some changes coming to how collection accounts show up on consumers' credit reports. Here's what it could mean for you.

Gerri Detweiler

Will Your Next Debt Collector Be a Robot?
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Will Your Next Debt Collector Be a Robot?

Sometimes the personal touch helps with business transactions. But in the case of unpaid debt, humans may prefer to deal with machines.

Gerri Detweiler

The 2 Words Debt Collectors Don't Want to Hear
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The 2 Words Debt Collectors Don't Want to Hear

Just because someone tells you to pay a debt doesn't mean you should. Some debts have expiration dates.

Christine DiGangi

What Happens to a Debt Collector That Gets Shut Down
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What Happens to a Debt Collector That Gets Shut Down

Debt collection firm, Four Star Resolution, was shut down as a result of a lawsuit by the FTC. Now its owner is trying to stay in business.

Bob Sullivan

Can I Deal With a Debt Collector Over Email?
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Can I Deal With a Debt Collector Over Email?

Outdated debt collection laws leave some debt collectors wary of email communications. Here's what to do if you want to deal with a debt collector by email.

Nick Jarman

Can Debt Collectors Repossess My Car?
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Can Debt Collectors Repossess My Car?

If you’re like many of us, you need your car. But what if a debt collector is threatening to repossess it?

Gerri Detweiler

Can a Debt Collector Tell Your Spouse About Your Old Credit Card Debt?
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Can a Debt Collector Tell Your Spouse About Your Old Credit Card Debt?

Can a debt collector discuss an old debt with your spouse, even if the spouse wasn't responsible for it and you accumulated it before you were married?

Gerri Detweiler

The Loophole That Lets Debt Collectors Come After You Again & Again & Again...
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The Loophole That Lets Debt Collectors Come After You Again & Again & Again...

Some consumers have encountered a frustrating cycle of recurring collections on debts they say they don't owe. Here's how the CFPB is addressing it.

Bob Sullivan

Help! 2 Debt Collectors Are Calling About the Same Debt
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Help! 2 Debt Collectors Are Calling About the Same Debt

If you have multiple debt collectors contacting you about a single debt, it's important to find out who actually owns the debt and should be paid.

Christine DiGangi

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