Talking to Collections Is a Trap

Most people don’t realize that One phone call with a collection company can quietly reset your debt clock and lock negative credit damage in place for years. This article reveals what collectors don’t tell you, the common mistakes people make trying to “do the right thing,” and why silence—used strategically—is often the smartest first move before your credit gets hurt again.

Laura Summers Davis

1/15/2026

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A clear rejection is better than fake promise.
A clear rejection is better than fake promise.

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