When a debt collector contacts you, follow these steps to verify the debt: First, don't acknowledge the debt or provide any ...

Sometimes collection agencies sell entire portfolios ... the first step is to send the debt collector a written letter contesting the debt, and requesting documentation of the amount that they ...

What is a debt collector? A debt collector is defined as ... by postcard or use any language or symbols on the envelope or letter or telegram that indicates it is for collection purposes. Once the ...

Debt collection scams are among the most persistent and anxiety-inducing of all such schemes. Scammers call, text, or even ...

In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted summary judgment in favor of a debt collector who responded to ...