When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

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

You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

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

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...