Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Know your rights!

It's important to know what your rights actually are when you're dealing with aggressive debt collectors.

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

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 ...

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

(WJAR) — It's bad enough having a debt collector come after you when you owe money. It's even worse when you don't owe them a dime! “What these phantom debt collectors do is they will try and collect ...

(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection calls, texts, and emails can be scary and overwhelming. Naomi Peden, Senior Housing Counselor with Money Management International, said collection calls are getting ...

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

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes it feels like spam calls are non-stop, either trying to sell you something or even take advantage of you. But if your phone is ringing because you owe money to a credit card, ...

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 ...