More and more Pennsylvanians are swiping credit cards and finding themselves in too much debt for comfort. But when the debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do. If ...

Still, a single phone call from a debt collector about an unpaid balance can make it feel like those protections don't exist, particularly in today's economic landscape, which is plagued by rising ...

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

Debt collection calls have increased by over 200% in the past year, with over 194,000 of them being reported as fraudulent or abusive and threatening, according to data from the Federal Trade ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Debt sales happen more often than borrowers realize, though, and they ...

When bills go unpaid, that’s when the calls from creditors can start. At home, at work, by phone or mail—they’ll reach out in every way they can to get you to pay. Debt collectors are obligated to ...