BP's losses for the past quarter amount to some $17 billion, due to having to set aside more than $32 billion for costs linked to the oil spill off the U.S.coast in the Gulf of Mexico.

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With past due accounts come the inevitable debt collection agencies and the credit score destruction.

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Accounts more than 90 days past due remained in the 5% to 7% target range.

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Feeling slightly agitated myself, I point out the invoice is really not even past due yet.

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