New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...

Just the sound of a ringing phone can trigger instant trepidation when you're dealing with calls from debt collectors. Whether it's related to an unexpected medical bill, a credit card balance that ...

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Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a steep rise in mortgage balances, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

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Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

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Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.