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title: Know the Signs of Financial Distress
description: Slow-paying & non-paying customers are frustrating. Do you know the signs of financial distress? Are you a secured creditor? Check this out!
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# [Know the Signs of Financial Distress](https://www.ncscredit.com/education-center/resources/know-signs-financial-distress)

 Written by [kalford](https://www.ncscredit.com/education-center/resources/author/kalford) | Nov 27, 2017 5:00:00 AM

Whether you are a secured or unsecured creditor, slow-paying & non-paying customers are frustrating. Social cues & non-verbal cues are frequently early warning signs that an invoice (or customer) is going to be an issue. When people stop communicating, they are sending a clear signal: "I can't pay you. Maybe if I ignore you, you will go away." Review this infographic to learn more about the signs of financial distress and how secured transactions are your best security.

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