Debt collection complaints rose 115% in 2025 as identity theft drives fake accounts. Learn your rights and how to protect ...

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We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Collection agencies are allowed to reach out to borrowers through calls, ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...