It can be confusing to get calls about a collection account that's not on your credit. Here's what may be going on.

During these transitions, it's possible for communication to overlap. One debt collection agency may still be winding down ...

A sudden end to collection calls may seem like good news, but it can signal important changes with your debt.

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector's contact details to ...

More than 470,000 complaints were filed against debt collectors last year, more than double the previous year. "I think there ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are ...

Paying off a collection closes the balance, but what happens to the damage that was already done to your credit?

Debt settlement has major risks but can be a last-ditch option for those buried in debt. U.S. News provides advice on which ...

The Federal Trade Commission is in the process of returning more than $1 million to consumers duped by a phantom credit collection scheme. If you are contacted about unpaid balances, whether they are ...

In most cases, you may not be responsible for your deceased spouse's credit card debt, but there are some exceptions to look out for.