The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the United States. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices ...

Most of us have probably gotten a call from a debt collector at some point. In some cases, they're valid, but in many cases, those calls are fraudulent. They may try to get you to pay debt that isn't ...

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...

Fake debt collection is one of many all-too-familiar text scams. However, sometimes scammers will use an existing business's name and information to fake legitimacy. Recently, consumers in the area ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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Before paying a debt in collections, verify that it’s both legitimate and collectible to avoid scams or zombie debt. The Fair ...

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Asarco, in a motion for summary judgment filed July 31, contended that an original $6 million debt tied to the settlement agreement involving Asarco, Point Ruston and its affiliates, had grown to ...