Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening.

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But ...

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Not every debt collection call is what it seems. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the do’s and don’ts that can help you spot scams and protect your rights.

As of July 2025, a federal judge abolished proposed federal rules to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports.

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 ...

How to stop rogue debt collectors step way over the legal line. April 26, 2012— -- intro: Debt collectors make more than a billion contacts with consumers each year, according to ACA ...

(InvestigateTV) — In a survey by OppLoans, 52% of those with credit card or loan balances said their debt load is unmanageable. Uncontrollable or unmanageable debt is, in part, when someone can’t make ...

(InvestigateTV) — About 20 percent of Americans said they fear they simply won’t be able to afford their debt payments due to ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.

Effectively manage personal loan debt collectors with RBI-backed strategies including knowing your rights, maintaining records, requesting debt validation, negotiating repayment options, and seeking ...