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 ...

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

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

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