Oct 30, 2025 · Understand how debt collection works, what your rights are, common issues with debt collection, and how to work with debt collectors.

Dec 9, 2024 · Learn about the laws, including the FDCPA, that limit what debt collectors can say or do. Protect yourself from abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices.

Dec 28, 2022 · What is an unfair, deceptive or abusive practice by a debt collector? What can I do if a debt collector contacts me about a debt I already paid or don't think I owe?

Dec 28, 2022 · What information does a debt collector have to give me about a debt they’re trying to collect from me? Can debt collectors tell other people, like family, friends, or my employer, …

Aug 2, 2023 · If you're sued by a debt collector, it’s important to respond. Learn what you need to do.

Nov 30, 2021 · The CFPB issued rules clarifying how debt collectors can communicate with you. Here are five key things to know about these new debt collection rules.

Aug 2, 2023 · First, determine important information about your debt—including if it’s legitimate and if you really owe it—and then use our sample letters to respond appropriately to the debt …

Dec 28, 2022 · The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is the main federal law that governs debt collection practices. The FDCPA prohibits debt collection companies from using …

Jan 29, 2024 · If you’re being contacted by a debt collector, you have rights and protections under federal law, and the rights and protections apply to how and when they can contact you. Learn …

Oct 1, 2021 · The questions and answers below pertain to compliance with the Debt Collection Rule.