Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect ...

A debt collector can't freeze your bank account on a whim, but certain debts make it easier to pursue a bank levy.

Old debt won't just disappear, but can creditors freeze your bank account after the statute of limitations expires?

The state government affairs committee of the American Financial Services Association recently published a white paper for its members on debt collection and the various ways state legislation and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Peters Health Partners was one of more than 50 hospitals in the state that was found to have placed liens on patients' homes ...

The pressure is off for collectors of debts owed by New Yorkers for now, under a New York City regulation that has been years in the making, and which has already seen its effective date postponed ...

If you use credit cards, owe money on a personal loan, or are paying a home mortgage, you are a "debtor." If you fall behind in repaying your creditors, or an error ...

Debt collection complaints in North Texas have paralleled a nationwide surge. Experts and data attribute the spike to higher cost of living and ...