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How long can a collection agency try to collect a debt?

Asked on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 15:04
Anonymous

How long can a collection agency try to collect a debt?

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Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 16:15

If the statute of limitations has expired, a collection agency cannot attempt to collect the debt. If they attempt to do so, it is a violation of the fair debt collection practices act. They are not legally entitled to do so, once the SOL has expired.

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