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- CollectionsThe process of a creditor or a hired agency pursuing an unpaid debt, which appears as a negative mark on your credit report.
- Debt ValidationYour right to request written proof that a debt is yours and accurate before a collector can continue pursuing it.
- Collection AgencyA company that recovers overdue debts on behalf of creditors or buys the debt outright and pursues you for payment.
- DefaultThe failure to repay a debt as agreed after an extended period, which can lead to collections, legal action, or repossession.
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