Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

If you've received a call or a letter from a debt collector claiming you owe money, but you believe there's been a mistake, you have rights under the law to challenge it. But while disputing a debt ...

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...

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 ...