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In most cases, the original creditor will offer better repayment options than a debt collector will. However, if your debt has been sold to a debt buyer and the original creditor no longer owns it, you'll need to pay the collection agency to clear up the debt.

And if you have multiple debt collections on your credit report, paying off a single collections account may not significantly raise your credit scores. But if you have a recent debt collection and it's the only negative item on your credit report, paying it off could have a positive effect on your score.

Paying is often a good idea, not only because you presumably owe the debt they're seeking or even because it will get the bill collectors off your back. There's a chance, if no guarantee, that paying off an account in collections could benefit your credit score.

Consider the snowball method of paying off debt. This involves starting with your smallest balance first, paying that off and then rolling that same payment towards the next smallest balance as you work your way up to the largest balance. This method can help you build momentum as each balance is paid off.

A debt collector must stop all collection activity on a debt if you send them a written dispute about the debt, generally within 30 days after your initial communication with them. Collection activities can restart, though, after the debt collector sends verification responding to the dispute.

The statute of limitations in Utah for any signed written contract is six (6) years. For unwritten or oral contracts, the statute of limitation for an unpaid debt expires or runs after four (4) years.