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 ...

The fake debt collector scam has been around for at least two decades. It’s resurfaced now with a frightening vengeance. With this scam, the operators claim to be collecting a debt that they say you ...

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

Let 23ABC Know' about any local scams impacting you! Joe Ducey with the BBB has an update on fraudulent debt collectors and how they can manipulate you.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Kansan lost $1,500 to a classic debt collector scam that used official-looking emails to pressure the victim into paying on a decades-old loan, according to a report from the ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

The journey toward financial freedom begins with a crucial first step: gaining complete clarity about your current financial situation. This thorough assessment requires gathering detailed information ...

Florida is seeing one of the steepest spikes in debt collection calls in the country, and Tampa is among the hardest-hit ...