Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.

It's important to know what your rights actually are when you're dealing with aggressive debt collectors.

Debt collection calls in the U.S. more than doubled in early 2025, soaring to over 112,000 reports. Nearly half of complaints involved abusive or harassing tactics, raising consumer protection ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

FTC data show thousands more complaints about threatening debt collectors, while industry leaders say the spike reflects awareness, not misconduct.

Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.