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Credit cards are considered unsecured debt. Unsecured debt simply means that specific property has not been used as collateral to "secure" the debt. A creditor can use standard collection methods such as phone and mail contact, as long as they do not violate the FDCPA. The creditor also has the option of filing a lawsuit against the debtor. If a creditor wins a suit (and they always do) a judgment will be entered against the debtor. There are several ways a judgment can be enforced, the preferred method is through wage garnishment, followed by bank account levy. Other options are the seizure and sale of non exempt property belonging to the debtor or a lien against real property (in very rare instances a forced sale of a home can be done). In the majority of states jointly owned property is subject to creditor attachment. In other words, a bank account jointly held can generally be levied by a creditor judgment.

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