New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...
The Federal Trade Commission logged more than 140,000 debt collection complaints in the second quarter of 2025, up from about 44,000 in the same period last year. Complaints are most common in Georgia ...
Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - It’s a phone call that nobody looks forward to: a debt collector looking for you to pay up. NumberBarn, a phone number management platform, analyzed FTC complaint data and ...
When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...
Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...