Debt collector calls can be very stressful, overwhelming and even intimidating. InvestigateTV examines what rights consumers ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass ...

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to ...

Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a steep rise in mortgage balances, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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 ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes it feels like spam calls are non-stop, either trying to sell you something or even take advantage of you. But if your phone is ringing because you owe money to a credit card, ...

Fall behind on a debt payment and your phone will start ringing off the hook. The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least 31 ...

Knowing the timeline between charge-offs and collections can help you take action before the issue gets worse.

Consumers typically don't like getting the call from a debt collector. It's worse when the consumer believes she doesn't owe the money in the first place. Just after the 1989 earthquake in San ...