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Well, the statute of limitations for written agreements in Georgia is 6 years from the date of the last payment, the date of default, or the date of default (whichever is later).

As such, the creditor could not win a lawsuit to collect the debt.

However, it's important to note that the statute of limitations doesn't prevent them from trying to collect the debt outside of court.

One option that you have at this point is to send the creditor/collector a certified letter telling them that you dispute and refuse to pay the alleged debt and demand that they cease and desist any further communications regarding the debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 USC 1692c). Explain to them that if they fail to comply with the demand you may be entitled to damages in addition to up to $1000 per offense in statutory damages pursuan tto 15 USC 1692k.

Once they receive this letter, they should stop harassing/contacting you.

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