And according to my credit report - the debt has been charged off by this credit card company. Do they still try to collect on charge offs? Unfortunately, the last time there was any activity on this account, it was less than the SOL for my state (Florida). Can anyone offer any advice?
2007-02-10 12:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by Jonathan B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Yes, they can still attempt to collect the debt. A charge off is for tax purposes. Advice: Try to settle the debt before it gets to court and you get a judgment.
2007-02-10 12:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In banking, "Charge-off" is a term used to settle their books. They don't expect to collect the funds within that fiscal year. But they do intend to collect them. Pay it, or it will stay on your credit report, and continually lower your score for up to seven years.
2007-02-10 20:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by hcps_boxer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they do not collect on charge offs. It just knocks your credit score down a bit.
2007-02-10 20:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Careful here; only Lori K has it right. I don't think the others understood that it is still within statute which means you can be sued. If you are being served, they want to drag you into court. Settling for less is the best course of action.
2007-02-11 17:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by CALIFORNIA GOLD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell the account to a third party, and they attmept to collect whatever is owed, and earn a percentage. screw em, change your phone number, and wait until the report is cleared. ONLY time can fix your credit report.
2007-02-10 20:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by MCSE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No They wont. It is basically saying you arent paying or they cant get money from you. Not good for credit reports etc.
2007-02-10 20:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by rybo510 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its tricky situation is it still on you trw? If not tell them no.. if you want the points settle it out I am sure you can get it @ 40% Even if a debt is charged of they can sell it to a debt purcasher who can relist it on your trw........
2007-02-10 22:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by inkedinstl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't charge, but it's worse on your credit score.
2007-02-10 20:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by CC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay it or it will stay on your credit record for 7yrs
2007-02-10 20:34:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋