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

Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

(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, ...

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When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

If you’re behind on debt payments, your lender might send you to collections. And while the harassing phone calls and persistent tactics of some debt collectors can drive you mad — there are many ...

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The ATO’s crackdown on working-class individuals and small businesses is occurring amid a historic cost-of-living crisis.