KEY TAKEAWAYS Debt collection complaints surged by nearly 200,000 in 2025.More debt collection complaints are likely tied to ...

If debt collectors can sue but can't collect, you may have more leverage than you think. Here's how to tell.

Changes to the CFPB have made it more difficult to file a complaint and limited protections available to consumers, making it ...

Ignoring a debt lawsuit won't make it go away, but it can make things significantly worse. Here's what's at stake.

Debt collection calls have increased by over 200% in the past year, with over 194,000 of them being reported as fraudulent or abusive and threatening, according to data from the Federal Trade ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB have been running high. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman looks at where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fizkes / Getty Images Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a ...

Debt collection complaints in North Texas have paralleled a nationwide surge. Experts and data attribute the spike to higher cost of living and weakened federal oversight.