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What debt collectors can and cannot do
Most people do not fall into debt on purpose - despite what debt collectors would have you believe. When you are dealing with ... debt relief
True confessions: What it’s like to be a debt collector
A little insight from these insiders can help you understand your rights and how to handle collection attempts.
How to Deal With Debt Collectors
When dealing with debt collectors, it’s important to know your rights. Learn what you can do and whether settling your past due debt will help your credit.
10 Things That Debt Collectors Do That Are Illegal
The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act explains just how debt collectors should act when they are attempting to collect a debt from consumers. These are just some important things a debt collector should not do.<br>The debt collector should not ask you to pay more than you owe.
What Debt Collectors Will Not Say, but the Debtor Should Know
In recent years, as America’s economy has floundered, many people have found themselves considering bankruptcy. A unifying theme that recurs in almost every consultation with a prospective cl…
How new rules for debt collectors affect you
The next text message you receive may not be a funny picture from your mom, or an update on how late your friend will be to brunch.
What an automatic stay is and how it can keep debt collectors away
When a debtor files bankruptcy, a “legal shield,” called an automatic stay, goes into effect immediately. It serves to stay, or stop, all collection efforts in effect at the time of the bankruptcy filing. One aspect of the automatic stay...
What you should know about new rules affecting debt collectors
Consumer advocates say revisions the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act don’t go far enough or could have unintended consequences.
How Debt Collectors Ruin Lives
They can dock your pay and ruin your credit—and the industry has only grown in recent years.
What a Debt Collector's Day Is Really Like
A debt collector who's been on the job for about 4,000 days gives a glimpse into the typical work day for those who collect debt.
How To Get Debt Collectors To Leave You Alone
Are you being harassed by debt collectors when the debt isn’t yours? Make it stop.
Why Professional Debt Collectors are Vital to Business
With our long history in handling debt and debt collection. Debt Collectors provide an invaluable service to the business and the client
How to Protect Yourself Against Shady Debt Collectors
Some debt collectors may act like they can do or say anything. They can't.
Why Debt Collectors May Soon Be Able to Text You
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is making plans to enter the technology age with its proposal to change the rules for debt collectors. While it’s great that they’re getting more specific about what is and isn’t allowed, you’re almost certainly not going to love all the changes.
How to Keep Your Cool with Debt Collectors
Debt collection calls are rarely described as cordial. But they don't have to be contentious, and in fact, if you lose your cool with a debt collector it cou...
Why do we hate debt collectors? Mistaken identity
Mistaken identity—trying to collect a debt from the wrong person—was by far the most common complaint about debt collectors.
Debt Collectors Think I'm Someone Else. How Do I Get Them to Stop Calling?
Sometimes debt collectors dial the wrong number. There are things you can do if you're on the other end of the line.
5 Common Questions About Debt Collectors
There are many tactics debt collectors use to attempt to collect a debt. But there are limits to how far they can go.
