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how long does a collection account stays for?

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does stays 7 years from the day was reported by the original credit card or from the date if was purchade by the collection agency?

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7 years from the date it is reported to the bureau. 

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hardeight 1 year ago

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unless your dealing with NCO, midland or people who dont care about FCRA and reage accounts

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nbirnbaum2 1 year ago

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