Key Takeaways Commercial debt collection agencies typically charge contingency fees ranging from 15% to 50% of ...

BBB warns of fake debt collector, 'Anderson Tate Associates,' targeting hundreds during tax season.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than half (52%) of debt collection companies have experienced an increased or significantly increased volume of accounts placed or acquired over the ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Understanding debt collection thresholds can help you navigate your options and avoid legal consequences.

If you've fallen behind on a $5,000 debt and a collection agency is hounding you for payments, you might be worried about what happens next. Owing a few thousand dollars to a debt collector can put ...

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...