Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.

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Banks, credit card companies and debt collectors pushed for an overhaul of federal debt collection rules, and they are poised to reap the benefits of unlimited contact with consumers by email and text ...

Collection accounts have become a common issue for borrowers in today's economic landscape. Between issues like persistent inflation, elevated borrowing rates and tighter household budgets, millions ...