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Just like zombies in the movies, these types of debts can be scary.

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Why Shouldnt You Pay?

But if you make a payment on it, you reset the clock.

Thats right You give those collectors permission to collect.

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Over recent years, the incidence of debt scavenging has risen dramatically, according to Nolo.

But you do have options to deal with it.

What Can You Do?

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In any case, your best protection against zombie debt is getting your finances in order.

you could work to clear up your debts and pay them off before they are sent to collectors.

That way, it’s possible for you to help prevent those debts from returning later as zombies.

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