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Charged Off as Bad Debt: An Explainer

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A charged off debt can lead to harassing phone calls, garnished wages, and a major drop in your credit score. Credit card debt was more likely to be charged off than other forms of debt. But what is a charge-off, and how much does it impact your credit if your balance is charged off as bad debt?