New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...

Debt collection complaints are surging. Know your rights when they call. Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...

Debt collection calls in the U.S. more than doubled in early 2025, soaring to over 112,000 reports. Nearly half of complaints involved abusive or harassing tactics, raising consumer protection ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Federal Trade Commission reports it is already seeing an increase in debt-related complaints, either from abusive collection tactics or from scammers. We've seen fake debt ...

The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes it feels like spam calls are non-stop, either trying to sell you something or even take advantage of you. But if your phone is ringing because you owe money to a credit card, ...

When most people think of debt collection, they picture aggressive phone calls, shady tactics, and a cold process that leaves ...