Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

Did a debt collector freeze your bank account? Here's what to do next to protect your money and your rights.

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...

Debt collectors have a reputation — and in some cases, a well-deserved one — for being unpleasant and intimidating. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to limit how far ...

If you're trying to settle your debt for less than what you know, it's important to understand that the debt negotiation process has gotten trickier lately — not because the rules changed overnight, ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. A collection account is a debt your ...

The Federal Trade Commission logged over 140,000 consumer complaints about debt collection in the second quarter — a 220% jump from the same period a year earlier. Georgia, Texas and Florida recorded ...

When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...