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

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 ...

Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

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In Arizona, nearly 2,000 people filed complaints last year. 12News is sharing how a Valley organization is working to get ...

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 ...

Do you get calls from a debt collection agency? Having delinquent debt not only hurts your chances of getting a loan but can also affect how much you pay for insurance, and even your ability to get a ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.