Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...

Achieve reports on options for debt help, which vary from debt consolidation to professional relief or bankruptcy.

Debt collectors generally descend after a creditor has given up sending bills and resorts to contacting the consumer by phone. Some creditors use in-house debt collectors. Others sell delinquent ...

In Arizona, nearly 2,000 people filed complaints last year. 12News is sharing how a Valley organization is working to get ...

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

This could change how collections and repayments work, as private lenders may be less forgiving than the federal government.