Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on how to handle debt collectors contacting you for someone else's debt, emphasizing your rights ...

High-rate debt has become an increasingly common part of many people's financial lives over the last decade and the economic issues that have been looming recently, like sticky (but now cooling) ...

Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it’s one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you’re feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

Achieve reports that "charged-off as bad debt" means creditors consider an unpaid debt uncollectible, impacting credit scores ...

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. About one in four has at least one account ...

Commercial debt collection agencies typically charge contingency fees ranging from 15% to 50% of recovered amounts, with businesses paying nothing upfront and only when collections succeed. Collection ...