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    Jul 22, 2010, 05:19 AM
    Credit Card Judgement
    I am on social security and have more credit card debt than I can pay[even minimum payments]can I go to jail
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    Jul 22, 2010, 05:44 AM

    No, Debtors prison ceased to exist in the late 1800s.

    As long as you make minimum payments they probably won't go after you. You may even be judgment proof if they do go after you.
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