Debt Collectors Calling About a Debt You Don't Owe? You're Not Alone
March 31, 2016
A debt collector called. What now?
Debt Collectors Calling About a Debt You Don't Owe? You're Not Alone
Your personal assets could be on the hook for your business debt.
How do debt collectors know so much about you? And can debt collectors check your credit without your permission?
Chances are the college fund is safe, but protections vary by state and depend on who is responsible for the debts in question.
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.
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.
What happens when you owe a medical debt and your medical history is shared with debt collectors? Is that even legal?
A consumer may not know the difference between a debt collector and debt buyer, but the fact is they are quite different.
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?