Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

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 ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for ...

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(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

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 ...