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

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

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

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...