Are you being harassed by debt collectors for medical debt? You're not alone. Millions of Americans are dealing with medical debt. Before you dip into your retirement or existing savings, there are things you should know. So, what can debt collectors do? What Debt Collectors Can Do Contact you up to 7 times within a [...]
Are you being contacted by debt collectors? If so, you should know the rules about how they can communicate with you and attempt to collect on the debt. Debt collectors are bound to the rules set by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F). Collectors always have to abide by consumer protection laws. So, [...]
Are you being contacted by a debt collector? Did you know that debt collectors are legally required to send you a letter validating what the debt is and how much you owe? Here's what you need to know about a debt validation letter: What Do I Do First? First, do not send any money to [...]
Being in debt can be stressful, especially when you are being targeted by debt collectors. But, more upsetting is that some collectors are actually scam artists. The good news is that there are ways to protect yourself: You should not be threatened to be arrested. Demands to give immediate payment. Being asked to send payment [...]
