Dealing With Debt Collectors: Your Rights and How to Protect Yourself

NerdWallet·May 19

✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source

Debt collectors are reportedly contacting individuals, prompting concerns about verifying their legitimacy and understanding consumer rights. Guidance is being offered on how to confirm the authenticity of debt collectors and what practices to watch out for. Information is available to help individuals know their rights when dealing with debt collectors and how to protect themselves.

Full coverage

How to confirm a debt collector is real before you pay or share personal information

KOMO·May 16

Debt collection practices borrowers should watch for now

CBS News·Feb 13

Patient advocates, Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators, and Debt Collection

TRICARE Newsroom (.mil)·Feb 10

Debt collection calls are spiking nationwide. Here's what to know about your rights.

CBS News·Feb 16

Debt Collection FAQs

Consumer Advice | Federal Trade Commission (.gov)·Mar 13

What should you do if a debt collector calls? 7 On Your Side explains your rights

ABC7 New York·Nov 14

Know your rights when dealing with debt collectors

WSOC TV·Nov 6

What Should I Know If I Have Debts in Collection?

Credit Karma·Jan 5

View original report at NerdWallet ↗

Fetching the latest headlines…