Here is the truth π
π³ You miss payments for 180 days
π³ The creditor writes the debt off as a loss
π³ But you still owe every single dollar
π³ AND it destroys your credit score
A charge off is not a get out of jail free card.
It is actually one of the worst things that can appear on your credit report.
The creditor gave up collecting β but the damage to your credit is very real and very lasting.
And here is what makes it even worse β
The debt can still be sold to a collection agency who will come after you all over again. π³
Don't let it get to that point.