Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...

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 ...

Last year, Ted got hit with a surprise $2,700 bill after an ER visit. When he missed a follow-up call from a collections agency, the bill ballooned to nearly $3,000. Now, he’s getting nonstop calls ...

Her mother had been in a nursing home paid for by Medicaid. Now, the state wanted its money back: “It was like wild animals ...

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Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least ...

According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

If you decide to call back, do not offer any personal information that the caller does not already have. If asked to confirm ...

Have you ever been bugged by endless phone calls from those pestilential credit-card collectors pestering you about making a payment on your card debt? Or getting a cacophony of collection ...