Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Before a debt collector can pursue you for a debt, they are generally required to first send you a debt validation letter. This ...

The CFPB’s role in enforcing consumer protections may diminish as the federal agency undergoes changes and possible elimination. Consumers can still report issues to the FTC, OCC and state attorneys ...

People who want to work with a collector should consider contacting a credit counsellor — such as the non-profit Credit ...

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals operating the "Accelerated Debt" program that falsely claimed to reduce consumers' debt by as ...