Can a Debt Collector Restart the Clock on My Old Debt?
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Can a Debt Collector Restart the Clock on My Old Debt?

One of our readers checked their credit report and found an old debt that looks new. Is that legal?

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Can a Debt Collector Restart the Clock on My Old Debt?

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