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What happens if you do not pay your debt within 7 years will you still be obligated to owe that if it falls off your credit report?
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Answered 2005-05-16 22:58:37
Many consumers assume that the time to collect a debt corresponds with the time the debt remains on the credit report this is not true. Statute of Limitations laws for debts are enacted by states, some concerning open accounts (such as credit cards), can be as short as three years.
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