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Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy forces all of your creditors to stop harassing you, as all proceedings are temporary put to a halt while the bankruptcy is processed. However, you typically have to take the initiative and show proof of your bankruptcy to the bank for them to stop harassing you.

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