Debt collectors rarely disappear on their own. Old balances can be sold, resold, and pursued in different ways for years, even after the legal window to sue has closed. I want to walk through how long ...

Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Know your rights!

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

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

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade ...

Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.

FTC data show thousands more complaints about threatening debt collectors, while industry leaders say the spike reflects awareness, not misconduct.