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How Debt Collectors Work

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That’s where a debt collections service steps in—a critical intermediary that takes on the task of pursuing delinquent accounts to ensure that owed funds are recovered. Introduction Debt collectors, often viewed with a mix of apprehension and uncertainty, play a significant role in the credit economy.

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There are 7,060 collections agencies in the U.S.—here’s what to do you if your credit card debt is sent to one

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Collections agencies buy your unpaid credit card debt from your card issuer when your balance lingers too long — but that doesn’t mean it goes away. When a collections representative from your credit card issuer calls you, it’s usually because you haven’t made at least the minimum payment for at least 30 days.