Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

Collection accounts have become a common issue for borrowers in today's economic landscape. Between issues like persistent inflation, elevated borrowing rates and tighter household budgets, millions ...

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

Debt-collector Midland Credit Management violated federal law by printing “Time Sensitive Document” on an envelope that contained a dunning letter, a federal appeals court held Tuesday in a decision ...

Every year, consumers across the U.S. get calls from people claiming to be debt collectors. While many of these calls are legitimate, a rising number are not. Each day, scammers call, text and send ...

State and federal enforcement agencies continued to aggressively enforce consumer debt collection protections during 2023. In 2023, Goodwin tracked 22 enforcement actions related to debt collection ...

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 ...

Recently, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published an FAQ document providing guidance on amended rules for debt collectors, set to become effective on October 1. As ...

BOSTON — The Senate last Thursday passed a “compromise” version of legislation affecting debt collection practices in Massachusetts, and according to its sponsor, the bill has a shot at final passage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed ...