The FDCPA establishes clear timelines that must be followed when you dispute a debt with a debt collector. According to ...

While the threat of a lawsuit is a common tactic debt collectors use to try and compel you to pay, the reality is that they ...

But Scott believes the statute of limitations has long expired and is wondering if his mom — after making monthly payments ...

Take action and tackle your credit card debt today. Ignoring credit card debt collectors is generally not a good idea. Debt collectors have a legal right to try to recover the debt, and ignoring ...

It should go without saying that the most important thing you need to do with a credit card is use it responsibly. If you don’t, the consequences can be terrible, including debt collectors and years ...

ANSWER: After attempting to collect a debt through traditional means (calls, letters, etc.), a creditor or collector may ...

“Zombie debt collectors often violate the federal Fair ... Lay owed Navy Federal Credit Union $1,100, I spoke with some of the world’s nastiest, truly horrible people who answer that phone ...

It’s not new that consumers often avoid calls from collectors. But according to a recent TransUnion survey, 73% of consumers said they’d be likely to answer ...

The answer depends on what type of debt you have and to whom you owe money. Private debt collectors such as credit card companies and banks can’t garnish your Social Security benefits.

According to the FTC’s complaint, debt collectors working for the scheme’s operators and their affiliated companies ...

When debt collectors call, it can feel like they hold all the power, but federal and state laws give you protections. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury looks at what debt collectors can and ...

Applications for the SB 190 Senior Tax Credit opened on March 3 and will be available at the County Collector’s office on the ...