After the statute of limitation expires, the creditor no longer has the power to file a lawsuit against you or contact you regarding an outstanding debt. This information is excellent news for consumers drowning in multiple old debts, but the creditor or debt collector does have three years (from the date of the last payment on an account) to sue someone for a debt they owe, adding more years on a debt that’s owed. You can dispute anything that’s on your credit by going to the three bureaus listed below.