01-08-2013 02:04 PM
I have 4 things in collection....3 are doctor bills....How can I get rid of these? Is it true...If you pay them off..They will make your credit score lower? They are from 2010, so they will be on here a long time...That should I do? They are the only thing that has a red flag on it...I am new to this and want to see what I can do to get help....
01-08-2013 06:27 PM
Officially, paying any CA will not make your score any lower. Personally I had issues but that was more geared towards CAs reporting as an account vs. a CA. But there are many posts in here saying their score never changed after paying a CA.
If wanting to take steps (I would), send a DV letter. If they verify and you agree, then send a PFD.
01-08-2013 06:27 PM
Welcome to the forums!
I'd suggest reading the following:
Common Abbreviations
What Steps do I take, DV, PFD or GW
Credit Scoring 101
This will give you an idea of where to start. Good Luck!
If funds were available, I would offer a PFD for those accounts. Medical, as a general rule, are easier to deal with.
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