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3 Things to Do Before Calling Back a Debt Collector

A debt collector called. What now?

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3 Things to Do Before Calling Back a Debt Collector
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3 Things to Do Before Calling Back a Debt Collector

A debt collector called. What now?

Bob Sullivan

Debt Collectors Calling About a Debt You Don't Owe? You're Not Alone
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Debt Collectors Calling About a Debt You Don't Owe? You're Not Alone

Debt Collectors Calling About a Debt You Don't Owe? You're Not Alone

Bob Sullivan

Can a Debt Collector Come After Me for a Business Debt?
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Can a Debt Collector Come After Me for a Business Debt?

Your personal assets could be on the hook for your business debt.

Bev O'Shea

Can a Debt Collector Check My Credit?
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Can a Debt Collector Check My Credit?

How do debt collectors know so much about you? And can debt collectors check your credit without your permission?

Gerri Detweiler

Can a Debt Collector Take My Kid's College Fund?
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Can a Debt Collector Take My Kid's College Fund?

Chances are the college fund is safe, but protections vary by state and depend on who is responsible for the debts in question.

Gerri Detweiler

How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?
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How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?

You never know if a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid bill, and you may not be able to avoid it, but here are some tips for anticipating a lawsuit.

Gerri Detweiler

2 of America's Largest Debt Collectors Will Refund $60 Million to Consumers
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2 of America's Largest Debt Collectors Will Refund $60 Million to Consumers

The CFPB ordered two of the nation's largest debt collectors to refund nearly $60 million to consumers and collecting on another $128 million in debts.

Bob Sullivan

Is a Debt Collector Allowed to Know My Medical History?
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Is a Debt Collector Allowed to Know My Medical History?

What happens when you owe a medical debt and your medical history is shared with debt collectors? Is that even legal?

Gerri Detweiler

Debt Collectors vs. Debt Buyers: What's the Difference?
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Debt Collectors vs. Debt Buyers: What's the Difference?

A consumer may not know the difference between a debt collector and debt buyer, but the fact is they are quite different.

Nick Jarman

12 Times You Can Sue a Debt Collector
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12 Times You Can Sue a Debt Collector

You're probably not thrilled to be dealing with a debt collector, but it's worse if they don't play by the rules. So when can you sue a debt collector?

Kali Geldis

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