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 ...
When James Reinhardt’s phone started ringing over and over, he thought it was just a temporary annoyance — maybe a billing question or a stray spam call. Instead, the calls kept coming, day after day, ...
Just borrow money. At the popular (and pricey) Coachella music festival, about 60% of attendees borrowed money to buy their ...
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — People trying to climb out of debt are filing a growing number of complaints against collection agencies, accusing them of abusive and threatening behavior, among other things. In ...
Across the country, more consumers are complaining about debt collections, according to government data. Consumer protection advocates say the ballooning cost of living and weakening federal oversight ...
(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been running high, and some advocates worry recent changes could make it harder for people ...
On April 8, Virginia enacted the Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act (H 444), which, effective July 1, 2027, establishes new pleading ...