Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...
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 ...
It's important to know what your rights actually are when you're dealing with aggressive debt collectors.
US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...
Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...
Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...
New information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on debt collection calls shows they are spiking. Almost 280,000 people nationally have complained in the last year about them, and at least 41% ...
Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.
Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade ...
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