Can You Go to Jail for Credit Card Debt?

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What Happens if You Don’t Repay Your Credit Card Debts?
What Can Credit Card Debt Collectors Do?
What Kind of Debts Can You Go to Jail For?
Child Support
Delinquent Taxes
Contempt of a Court Order
Avoiding Aggressive Debt Collection Efforts
Review Your Rights Under the FDCPA
Check Local and State Debt Collection Laws
Read and Respond to Papers or Messages From the Court and the Collector’s Attorney
File for Bankruptcy
Managing Your Credit Card Debt
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Jason Steele has been writing about credit cards and award travel since 2008. One of the nation's leading experts in this field, he has contributed to dozens of personal finance and travel outlets and has been widely quoted in the mainstream media.
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