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#RI-69ba7526·4 months ago·
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maxed out credit cards

I got scammed with a fake check and maxed out my credit cards

What I wish I knew
"credit card debt can be a long-term cycle"
If I could tell you one thing
"pay off credit cards as soon as possible"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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