Can You Go to Jail for Credit Card or Loan Debt? The Truth About Debt, Fear & Scams

In this episode, Steve Rhode (the old Get Out of Debt Guy) and Damon Day (the new Get Out of Debt Guy) dig into one of the most common fears people have about money: “If I stop paying my credit cards or personal loans, can I go to jail?”

We separate fact from fiction, explain why debt misfortune isn’t fraud, and share the real consequences of missed payments. Damon introduces his “shoot the hostage” analogy about credit scores, Steve recalls stories from bankruptcy courts, and together they tackle the mental health toll of financial anxiety.

We also expose how scammers pretend to be law enforcement to trick people into sending money, and why fear is the number one weapon used by both shady collectors and fraudsters.

If you’ve ever lost sleep worrying about debt collectors, credit scores, or the fear of arrest, this episode will give you clarity — and a plan forward.

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