Consumer complaints about debt collectors have surged nationwide, but experts say the law gives you tools to shut down ...

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

A fair credit card debt settlement is typically somewhere between 50% and 70% of your outstanding balance, though settlements ...

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls. Many residents have filed ...

Protections from debt collectors in Georgia are among the worst in the nation, according to a nonprofit advocacy group.

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 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) imposes various requirements on debt collectors aimed to protect consumers’ privacy rights and prevent consumer abuse. One such subpart of the statute ...

A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday chided attorneys seeking what he said are exorbitant legal fees in simple fair debt collection cases. A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday chided attorneys ...

(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 ...

The amount you owe may also be subject to your state's statute of limitations, which typically ranges from three to 10 years, ...

The Third Circuit says the continuing violation theory cannot be applied to a debt collection suit. The ruling affirms a decision by a District Court judge, dismissing the suit. The plaintiff claimed ...