HOUSTON, Texas -- The Federal Trade Commission reports it is already seeing an increase in debt-related complaints, either from abusive collection tactics or from scammers. We've seen fake debt ...

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

Scammers are posing as debt collectors to frighten individuals into paying money they don't owe, but consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect themselves. Sign up ...

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BBB warns of fake debt collector, 'Anderson Tate Associates,' targeting hundreds during tax season.

Credit card debt is a growing problem for many Americans. Credit card balances increased by $27 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and are up almost 6% compared to a year ago. If you're one of the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Getting a call or text from a supposed debt collector can be alarming. That is why scammers might pretend to be these people, but real debt collectors are supposed to follow certain ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

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 ...

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