Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

SBA & Federal Debt Advisory Services supports individuals navigating federal debt processes through advocacy and consultation ...

Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for ...

That legal threat from your debt collector may not be empty. How often do they really take that action, though?

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

Ignoring a debt lawsuit won't make it go away, but it can make things significantly worse. Here's what's at stake.

Debt collection is already a regulated process for civilians, but things change entirely when the person owing money is actively serving in the military. In these cases, standard procedures no longer ...