Learn the FDCPA's rules on how debt collectors can contact debtors, your rights, and what to do if harassed—key to protecting financial well-being.

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

Have you ever been bugged by endless phone calls from those pestilential credit-card collectors pestering you about making a payment on your card debt? Or getting a cacophony of collection ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the United States. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices ...

When that first medical bill comes after a loved one dies, many families fear they will have to foot the bill. The good news is that’s typically not the case due to probate. During the probate process ...

These disputes can start with something as small as a clerical error.

(WJAR) — It's bad enough having a debt collector come after you when you owe money. It's even worse when you don't owe them a dime! “What these phantom debt collectors do is they will try and collect ...

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...

I'm 23 and happy to be done with college. But now I’m in collection for ‘unpaid’ dues to my ex-fraternity — and it’s wrecked my credit. What can I do? Louis, 23 years old and recently graduated from ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes it feels like spam calls are non-stop, either trying to sell you something or even take advantage of you. But if your phone is ringing because you owe money to a credit card, ...