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What is the danger of extending a debt?

April 26, 2017danger debt extending

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What is the danger of extending a debt?

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By acknowledging a debt, you may extend the time the creditor can collect. All states have statutes of (time) limitations on debt collecting and six years is the maximum in most states – some are less. You can extend your liability by acknowledging the debt or sending a partial payment!