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 ...

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Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

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 ...

Medical debt is a fact of life for millions of Americans, and the numbers are staggering. Roughly 20 million adults owe at ...

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 ...

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

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Find my match Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection is when companies try to ...