The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning the public to be on the alert for phony debt collection calls, texts, ...

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

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 ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade ...

Improved state and federal laws have reduced the rate of predatory lending by most brick and mortar payday loan companies, but online payday loans operations continue to pose a risk for fraud and ...

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 ...

Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.

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

Federal Trade Commission data analyzed by WCNC Charlotte shows the number of complaints filed by consumers in the Carolinas has spiked over the last year.

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 ...