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Generally, a court will only allow unemployment compensation be garnished in the case of spousal or child support.

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Q: Can a collection agency collect money from someone who is unemployed?
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A collection agency can collect from someone on social security or disability. If you incurred a debt, you can be prosecuted.


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Can an out of state collection agency collect in Wyoming?

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Can a collection agency in America collect monies outside the jurisdiction for small amounts -such as the annual maintenance fees on a timeshare?

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