A debt collector has the ability to access your bank account, but with limitations. Here is what a debt collector can and can’t do with your bank account.

What happens if a debt collector lies about my debt? If a debt collector makes false statements about your debt, they are violating the FDCPA, and you may have grounds to take action.

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For example, debt collectors can contact other people to find out your address, phone number or where you work, but they cannot discuss your debt with anyone except you, your spouse or your attorney.

It’s not unusual for a debt to be turned over to a debt collector. But it’s the debt collector’s responsibility to provide proof that they own the debt when asked.

If a debt collector does reach out through social media, it’s supposed to be through a private message and not, say, on a Facebook thread that everybody can see.

Selecting a debt collection agency can be a daunting task. There are well over 5,000 of them in the United States alone. They range from individuals to large corporations with over 20,000 employees.

Other than a few birthday cards, preschoolers generally don't get mail. That's why a Credit.com reader was surprised when the reader's 5-year-old son received a debt-collection notice: My son is 5 ...