Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection ...

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

Debt collectors generally are third-party companies seeking payment on a consumer debt they bought from your original creditor for pennies on the dollar. Their tactics for seeking payment can be ...

When a debt goes unpaid for long enough, it can move through a series of hands, first the original creditor, then a third-party debt collector and sometimes even multiple agencies afterward. Each ...

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sounded a warning Tuesday for third-party collectors that rely on illegal practices, such as double-dipping, when pursuing medical debts. The ...

FTC data show thousands more complaints about threatening debt collectors, while industry leaders say the spike reflects awareness, not misconduct.