The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the United States. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices ...

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting ...

Retirees are increasingly targeted by fake debt collector scams, a trend highlighted in recent reports. With seniors often being more vulnerable to such fraudulent schemes, it’s crucial to recognize ...

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Record inflation and other economic factors are fueling another wave of scams in the Upstate, according to the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate. Upstate Better ...

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Newark resident Jesse Cannoy first heard from a debt collector in March of 2023. “And as they present themselves as a representative with Mathews & Associates,” Cannoy said. He ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Federal Trade Commission reports it is already seeing an increase in debt-related complaints, either from abusive collection tactics or from scammers. We've seen fake debt ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

A KFF Health News investigation shows that this aggressive collection practice is widespread in Colorado despite consumer ...

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Record inflation and other economic factors are fueling another wave of scams in the Upstate, according to the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate. Upstate Better ...