These collection agencies often have no real right to collect from you. And remember as soon as you make a payment to them the statute starts all over so be careful who you pay. Also, NEVER EVER give them your checking account number or credit card numbers etc. They often use illegal tactics to get money out that you did not authorize.
I forgot to add- if you do decide to pay anyone- tell them that you will only pay *IF* they agree to remove the entire file from your credit report and make sure that you get this agreement in writing before submitting anything! This will clean up your credit fast. Myself-
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contact ALL your creditors and try to pay each a little at a time, instead of paying off one or two. Pay MORE to the lenders with the highest interest rates. A credit history is seen as a TOTAL picture, not one or two windows. Contact each of the agencies that issues such reports and place a STATEMENT in your file that you are trying to get a grip on your financial woes and pay off all your debts over time. This statement MUST be included when they send out your report in future when you apply for credit.
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