Debt Collectors Skip Contact and File Wage Garnishment on First Missed Payment
Collection agencies file for wage garnishment immediately after a single missed payment under an active payment plan without attempting to contact the debtor. The strategy allows collectors to add court fees and garnishment costs that push balances above the original debt. Borrowers who are actively repaying are blindsided by legal action that could have been avoided with a simple notification.
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