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Debt collectors keep reporting discharged bankruptcy accounts as collectible

After Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debt furnishers continue reporting included accounts with non-zero balances and collectible status, violating FCRA requirements. Creditors ignore dispute responses and don't conduct reasonable investigations.

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