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3/05/10, 10:57 am

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Can a person's credit union account be garnished by a collector


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3/18/10, 5:22 am

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Yes. The creditor must first sue you in court and win a judgment against you. Then the creditor can seize any bank account that you own or deposit money in.

Sharmil McKee

McKee Law Office 245 W. Allens Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119

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