With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be a stressful experience, but it’s important to know your rights. Debt collectors must adhere to specific regulations that protect consumers from unfair practices.

(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, ...

A growing number of Pennsylvanians are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls. Many residents have filed ...

If you fall behind on your bills, making a few stressful calls and negotiating with the debt collector could lead to working out a payment plan. It's not an ideal scenario, of course, but once it's ...

How to stop rogue debt collectors step way over the legal line. April 26, 2012— -- intro: Debt collectors make more than a billion contacts with consumers each year, according to ACA ...

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