If you are reading this article, you are likely aware that a creditor collecting its own debts in its own name is not a "debt collector" under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") ...

If your old debt has been sold to a debt collector, you know how stressful the issue can be. Debt collectors can be quite aggressive when trying to collect what's owed on your unpaid credit card or ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — JPMorgan Chase will pay $136 million to settle charges that it used illegal tactics to go after delinquent credit card borrowers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced ...

Having debt in collections is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans — especially those who are struggling with unexpected financial hardships. But while facing a debt collection issue may ...

High Deductible Health Plans will fundamentally change the collection processes for providers of healthcare services. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, in 2011, 17 percent of covered workers ...

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health is taking several steps to overhaul its collection practices, including halting seizure of patients’ wages and removing liens on patients’ homes, according to the ...

A B.C. Scotiabank customer was contacted over 100 times by debt collectors, and the bank was ordered to pay thousands for it.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced the release of a new guidance document, Automotive Packaging Materials Collection and ...

Phia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, has been found collecting extensive user data through its browser extension, raising ...