Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

Debt collectors generally descend after a creditor has given up sending bills and resorts to contacting the consumer by phone. Some creditors use in-house debt collectors. Others sell delinquent ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Artificial intelligence offers debt collection companies the opportunity to vastly improve margins while achieving higher ...

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.