Debt collectors have a reputation — and in some cases, a well-deserved one — for being unpleasant and intimidating. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to limit how far ...

Getting served with a lawsuit over unpaid medical bills can be both frustrating and scary, especially when you're already dealing with the aftermath of an illness or injury. It's a real issue millions ...

Hearing from a debt collector can create instant stress because you may not know whether the debt is valid or what rights you ...

When debt collection letters start arriving with phrases like "court action pending" or "final notice," many borrowers assume it's simply a scare tactic with legal-sounding language designed to ...

Debt collection calls have increased by over 200% in the past year, with over 194,000 of them being reported as fraudulent or abusive and threatening, according to data from the Federal Trade ...

If you're behind on debt payments, your lender might send you to collections. While harassing phone calls and persistent tactics of some debt collectors can drive you mad, there are many restrictions ...

As the government resumes collection on debt from millions of default student loans, experts warn scammers could be looking to take advantage of borrowers. So if you get *** call from *** debt ...

Dealing with a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be challenging. It’s not always easy to tell whether the ...

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law ...

Lisa Smith is a writer with a passion for financial journalism, contributing to popular media outlets like Investopedia and Bloomberg BNA. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer ...