I have had the same situation and paid the amount to DC govenment and this has been put on my credit report as a Major Derogotory. I have contacted the FCRA ref # 12473153 and if a number of people make complaints they will start a investigation. The law states you have to know you owe and have time to pay. I was never notified before this was sent to experian.
Pros: Breaking the Law
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