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

The man owed a six-figure judgment against Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, placed a levy on the rapper’s L.A.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

For example, debt collectors: can’t contact before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., unless you agree to it can’t contact you at work ...

When a debt collector reaches out, it can be unsettling, even if you knew that you'd defaulted on your obligations and were expecting the call. Between the pressure to pay, the perceived urgency of ...

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

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, ...