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Debt collection lawsuits are rising in U.S. states. Here’s what you need to know to report on them.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

Does pay-for-delete really work for collection debt?

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.
USA Today

Debt complaints are surging. Here's the sobering reason.

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...
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What is debt collection? Why your debts are in collections and how to deal with debt collectors

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The New York Times

Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising. Here’s What to Do to Fight Back.

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 ...