Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

A statute of limitations is a time window in which someone can pursue a legal remedy for a civil or criminal infraction. Learn more about how this applies to investors inside.

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

Zombie debt refers to old debts collectors attempt to recover, despite expiration. Discover how it works, why it's risky, and steps to protect yourself from it.

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 ...