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

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping Harassment and ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider hiring an attorney for better outcomes.

New York City is finalizing a rule that will give consumers more avenues to challenge medical and other debt pursued by collectors, in a bid to clean up a process plagued with mistakes and confusion.

As debt relief scams become more sophisticated, it's easier than ever to fall for one. Watch out for these 7 debt relief ...

The company, which has never been licensed in the state, according to officials, as 45 days from Feb. 11 to pay, according to ...

A New York debt collection company must pay a $100,000 civil penalty and stop operating in Connecticut after regulators found ...

On February 26, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced a final rule adopting the Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt (SHIELD) Collection ...