The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a consumer alert following an investigation into Anderson Tate & Associates LLC, a ...

If you've fallen behind on a $5,000 debt and a collection agency is hounding you for payments, you might be worried about what happens next. Owing a few thousand dollars to a debt collector can put ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a scammer out to trick you.

When a debt goes unpaid for long enough, it can move through a series of hands, first the original creditor, then a third-party debt collector and sometimes even multiple agencies afterward. Each ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

For many, the term conjures thoughts of receiving a collection notice by mail or phone —after they’ve neglected to make a student loan or cellular payment. That is because the majority of debt ...

Dean Kaplan is President of The Kaplan Group. He writes about business debt collection, contract negotiations and provides financial advice. As a professional debt collector, I’ve heard a lot of myths ...

Debt collection is changing fast. AI-powered systems are replacing traditional call centers, operating 24/7 to recover debts while maintaining customer satisfaction. For banks, fintechs, and ...

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 ...