Consumer Protection BC ordered Scotiabank to pay nearly $40,000 after finding the bank harassed a Vancouver customer with ...

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.

Learn the warning signs of debt relief scams and reliable programs to get back on track. By recognizing the warning signs, ...

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 ...

Consumer Protection B.C. investigated Scotiabank after a customer complained the bank called more than 100 times in 90 days, ...

Debt collection calls in the U.S. more than doubled in early 2025, soaring to over 112,000 reports. Nearly half of complaints involved abusive or harassing tactics, raising consumer protection ...

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be confusing and intimidating. “First and foremost, consumers need to check their credit report. Understand what’s out ...

Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.

Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.