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*Collection agencies charge a percentage of what is collected as a fee for the service. | *Collection agencies charge a percentage of what is collected as a fee for the service. | ||
*The methods used by credit agencies to collect unpaid accounts are telephone calls to the debtor, lawsuits, and garnishments. Collection agencies will provide a pay plan as well. | *The methods used by credit agencies to collect unpaid accounts are telephone calls to the debtor, lawsuits, and garnishments. Collection agencies will provide a pay plan as well. | ||
*If the debtor does not pay using a pay plan, the collection agency will '''sue''' or ''' | *If the debtor does not pay using a pay plan, the collection agency will '''sue''' or '''garnishee''' the wages until the debt is settled. | ||
Something to keep in mind: If there is debt, it does not go away if ignored. The best way to manage it is to face it head on and explore options available. | Something to keep in mind: If there is debt, it does not go away if ignored. The best way to manage it is to face it head on and explore options available. | ||