Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your finances.

Debt collectors can freeze your bank account with a levy, but how serious and immediate is the impact?

Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

Old debt won't just disappear, but can creditors freeze your bank account after the statute of limitations expires?

Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

Instead, the calls kept coming, day after day, each one a reminder that something had gone sideways with his plan to get ahead of his credit card balances. Like many Americans trying to take control ...

When a person owes money and doesn’t pay, it’s not unusual for debt collectors to get involved. It’s also not unusual for collection agencies to resort to aggressive tactics to get people to pay their ...

In St. Louis associate courts, a national debt buyer is turning tiny IOUs into a very big problem. LVNV Funding has filed thousands of lawsuits over small, often years-old balances, many under $1,000, ...

An unpaid debt could damage your credit score. It’s common for debts to be turned over to collection agencies after a period of time. It’s wise to request proof that a debt collectors owns your debt ...

As the government resumes collection on debt from millions of default student loans, experts warn scammers could be looking to take advantage of borrowers. So if you get *** call from *** debt ...

A new report shows consumer debt cases have surgedin Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can charge when they win have so far failed.