Most of us have probably gotten a call from a debt collector at some point. In some cases, they're valid, but in many cases, those calls are fraudulent. They may try to get you to pay debt that isn't ...

As debt relief scams become more sophisticated, it's easier than ever to fall for one. Watch out for these 7 debt relief scams so you can protect yourself.

Fake debt collection is one of many all-too-familiar text scams. However, sometimes scammers will use an existing business's name and information to fake legitimacy. Recently, consumers in the area ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them, both at home and at work, trying to get them to pay a debt they ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Getting a call or text from a supposed debt collector can be alarming. That is why scammers might pretend to be these people, but real debt collectors are supposed to follow certain ...

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 ...

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Newark resident Jesse Cannoy first heard from a debt collector in March of 2023. “And as they present themselves as a representative with Mathews & Associates,” Cannoy said. He ...

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