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 ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

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

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting can stop these fraudulent schemes.

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be confusing and intimidating. “First and foremost, consumers need to check their credit report. Understand what’s out ...

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Fall behind on a debt payment and your phone will start ringing off the hook. The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least 31 ...