How long does it take for a credit card company to charge off debt to a debt collection agency?

One year. Then, after it goes to a collection agency.. it is like a bunch of frenzied sharks..who will harrass you for decades! One place I would like to send you. I found out a couple of things in an ebook. It is "Beat the Collector" by Jack Tories. I made a few calls to verify the information and found it to be correct. I am now going to give the collection agency a dose of their own medicine!