Scammers are posing as debt collectors to frighten individuals into paying money they don't owe, but consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect themselves. Sign up ...

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning the public to be on the alert for phony debt collection calls, texts, ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...

It's important to know what your rights actually are when you're dealing with aggressive debt collectors.

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

DAYTON — Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Sam Brashears, a single mom working as an appointment scheduler, has ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...