Consumer complaints about debt collectors have surged nationwide, but experts say the law gives you tools to shut down ...

DAYTON — Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Sam Brashears, a single mom working as an appointment scheduler, has ...

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 ...

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls. Many residents have filed ...

As part of ongoing efforts from the Trump administration to streamline regulatory efforts, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing changes to Larger Market Participant thresholds, ...

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Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

The likelihood that a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid balance depends on the debt, the amount and how collectible ...