It can be frustrating and scary to fall behind in payments on credit cards or other accounts. When the calls from collection agencies start, it adds a new level of stress. Don't panic. Instead, ...
Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.
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 ...
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 ...
Retirees are increasingly targeted by fake debt collector scams, a trend highlighted in recent reports. With seniors often being more vulnerable to such fraudulent schemes, it’s crucial to recognize ...
Knowing what red flags signal a scammer can save you a lot of time, money and financial heartache. Here are nine of the most ...
You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...
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 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 ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains has launched an investigation into a widespread debt collection scam that has generated nearly 700 consumer complaints in ...
Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...