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

Medical debt regulations are shifting dramatically in 2026, with states banning credit reporting and federal rules in limbo. If you’re a healthcare provider, the old collection playbook might soon ...

Southwest Recovery Services has released a new guide exploring the nuances of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and how ...

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

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Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health is taking several steps to overhaul its collection practices, including halting seizure of patients’ wages and removing liens on patients’ homes, according to the ...

Americans report being harrassed and threatened by collections agents. Nov. 1, 2008 — -- In tough economic times, millions of Americans are in debt. Some of them have been contacted by ...

When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.