What can debt collectors legally do to get paid?

Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.
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Debt collectors sue California regulator over licensing fees

A trade group representing debt collection agencies alleges that the Golden State is charging unlawfully high licensing fees ...

What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

Arkansas school district to refer overdue lunch balances to collections agency

A school district in Arkansas is asking parents to pay off negative meal account balances for their students, claiming the ...

Trump’s CFPB Opposes Debt Collector Bid to Undo 2023 Settlement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is opposing debt collector PRA Group Inc.'s bid to terminate a 2023 consent judgment ...
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Debt collection complaints surge as CFPB faces changes

(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been running high, and some advocates worry recent changes could make it harder for people ...
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Hung up on debt: Complaints about collections calls are up nearly 200% as consumer debts are rising in an uncertain economy. Do you know your rights?

When James Reinhardt’s phone started ringing over and over, he thought it was just a temporary annoyance — maybe a billing question or a stray spam call. Instead, the calls kept coming, day after day, ...