If you borrow money from a pay day loan online and things changed that you couldnt pay it back right away would you go to jail

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   Robert Murillo

   Boulder Business Attorney

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   Answered May 11, 2012 07:29. You can never go to jail because you are unable to pay a debt. Never. If a debt collector threatens this they are violating the FDCPA and other state laws.
   
   They certainly can sue and you can bet that a debt collector will be calling you if you don't pay this back. You should speak with a consumer law attorney if you get threats and if you are sued. If you can't afford an attorney, contact legal services and see if you qualify for free or reduced fee legal services. Good luck.

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