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If a junk debt company takes you to court, GO TO COURT ON THE SCHEDULED DAY. If you don't show up the court will automatically judge against you.

Junk Debt Collectors buy debt for pennies on the dollar and try to collect the full amount. In most cases the debt they are buying is either past the statute of limitations (meaning you don't owe it) or has already been settled (meaning you don't owe it).

They started calling me for a student loan that was paid off over a ten years ago. Tracking down paperwork is a NIGHTMARE. I've spent hours gathering proof to get these leeches to go away.

You have LOTS of rights and can protect yourself. The law that protects you is the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). Google it and find out the full extent of your rights.

First of all DO NOT PAY THEM ANYTHING and do not admit to them the debt is yours until they prove to you that it is YOUR debt AND that they legally are the people you should be paying. Also, tell them as little about yourself as possible.

If they did not notify you of a court date you can challenge the judgment -- but you may need a lawyer. Most states have consumer protection agencies that will help you for little or no money. In my state the Attorney General's office will act as an intermediary to help consumers.

I am not sure about taking joint property, but they could put a lien on your property. They would be more likely to try to garnish your wages.

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