With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

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Dealing with debt collectors can be a frustrating process, especially when you're not sure if the debt they're reaching out about is even yours. Mistakes happen, after all, and sometimes old debts ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with.

Phone calls and letters are still going strong in debt collections, but outreach via digital channels such as text and emails is gradually creeping up. So is the use of artificial intelligence and ...

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Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and 'come after you' if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers ...