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The collector will act as an agent for the original creditor and follow their prescribed collection procedures, usually mail and phone contact. There is no specific length of time that a collector will pursue an account before deciding IF it should be referred to a collections law firm or attorney for legal action.

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Q: What happens when your credit card debt goes into collections?
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