(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be confusing and intimidating. “First and foremost, consumers need to check their credit report. Understand what’s out ...

Late payments are crippling UK businesses, but leading debt collection agencies such as Federal Management and Frontline Collections are providing ethical, effective recovery solutions to safeguard ...

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 ...

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

Federal law governing student loans allows the Education Department to sell the debt after consulting with the Treasury ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the United States. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices ...