Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: credit debt collections

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No, this is not correct. Debts can be sold and the buyer has all the rights of the original owner of the debt. If you do not appear in court, a default judgment will be entered against you and it will show on your credit report. This would not be a smart move on your part.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.