Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting can stop these fraudulent schemes.

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

These disputes can start with something as small as a clerical error.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - It’s a phone call that nobody looks forward to: a debt collector looking for you to pay up. NumberBarn, a phone number management platform, analyzed FTC complaint data and ...

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Nicole Silva wasn’t expecting a bill after her daughter received urgent medical care following a car crash. After all, she ...

A debt collector who was working on behalf of a drugs supplier, used CS gas to try and enforce repayment. Taurean Harte and ...

Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...