Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

Anastasia Caton, Thomas Quinn, Jr. The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ("DCWP") (formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs) promulgated new debt collection rules this ...

On October 8, the governor of New York signed Bill No. AO-2260A to assist borrowers who need accommodation for visual impairments. Bill No. AO-2260A is “an act to amend the general business law, in ...

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 ...

Having your wages garnished can cause big issues, but you may have more options to fight back than you think.

If you’re someone who’s opted to automate debt collection processes for your business, congratulations, you’re on the right path. Automating debt collection has become an invaluable tool for many ...

Digital debt collection software has now become one of the most important assets for large enterprises managing complex, high-volume receivables.

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...