More and more Pennsylvanians are swiping credit cards and finding themselves in too much debt for comfort. But when the debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do. If ...

Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

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The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and 'come after you' if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers ...

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 ...