Will Paid Collections and Charge-Offs Be Removed Automatically?

Modified on Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM

No. Paying a collection or charge-off does not automatically remove it from your credit reports. 

In fact, depending on how old the account is, paying it may actually hurt your score by re-aging the account and updating it as a newer negative. 

Our program helps you challenge these accounts strategically under consumer protection laws, while also guiding you on when payment or negotiation might make sense.


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