As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

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

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 ...

New York City is finalizing a rule that will give consumers more avenues to challenge medical and other debt pursued by ...

Debt collection can be an unpleasant business, but it's a big one. The industry generates $12.2 billion in revenue for the roughly 4,500 firms chasing down borrowers who owe money on credit cards, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued a major debt collection law firm on Monday, alleging it is a “mill” that produces shoddy, mass-produced credit-card collection lawsuits.

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