Almost 280,000 people nationally have complained in the last year about them, and at least 41% of them are threatening or ...

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

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

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

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 ...

It can be frustrating and scary to fall behind in payments on credit cards or other accounts. When the calls from collection agencies start, it adds a new level of stress. Don't panic. Instead, ...

Struggling to pay bills during the shutdown? Here’s how to prioritize expenses, talk to lenders and find real relief until ...

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