If you're getting calls and texts from a debt collector on your phone, how do you know if they're real or a scam? Consumer ...

Consumers across the country are being bombarded with intimidating and sometimes aggressive debt collection calls, and ...

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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.

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 ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Nearly 71 million Americans have debts that have gone into collections. So, what do you do if a collector calls? Don't panic, Nina Pineda has your consumer bill of rights. One of ...

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 ...

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, ...

The FTC said the fake debt collector had just enough real information to scare consumers into paying.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Federal Trade Commission reports it is already seeing an increase in debt-related complaints, either from abusive collection tactics or from scammers. We've seen fake debt ...

Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a steep rise in mortgage balances, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.