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Yes, once a debt collection agency buys your debt from the original creditor they are legally entitled to all of your debt. Therefore, they can take you to court for any unpaid debts, so long as it is the debt they bought from the original creditor and only that debt.

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Q: Can a debt collection company issue a summons for unpaid unsecured debt?
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