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* Bad debt is referred to a collection agency because the debtor has  ''poor money management skills, is ill, or has a lack of desire to pay'' what is owed.
* Bad debt is referred to a collection agency because the debtor has  ''poor money management skills, is ill, or has a lack of desire to pay'' what is owed.
*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 [[ Debt Relief:Definitions#garnishments|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 '''garnishee''' the wages until the debt is settled.
*If the debtor does not pay using a pay plan, the collection agency will '''sue''' or '''garnishee''' the wages until the debt is settled.


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