Learn what debt collection is, how it works, and your rights as a consumer. Discover ways to handle debt collectors ...

Start tackling your collection debt now. Check for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Some debt collectors engage in illegal practices during the garnishment process. If a debt ...

A social media post misstates consumer protections in the debt collection process, including what constitutes harassment by collection agencies.

guidance suggests debt collectors provide verification within a reasonable period, regardless of when the dispute is filed. For disputes involving information reported to credit bureaus, the Fair ...

Debt collectors are required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to mail a debt validation letter with information regarding the debt they want to collect from you. This letter must ...

Consumers are legally protected against unfair collection practices by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA specifically regulates third-party debt collectors (those who collect ...

In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the court granted a motion to dismiss in favor of a ...