Just the sound of a ringing phone can trigger instant trepidation when you're dealing with calls from debt collectors. Whether it's related to an unexpected medical bill, a credit card balance that ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

Complaints about debt collection calls surged in 2025, with per-capita reports rising 200% from the previous year, according to the FTC. More than 400,000 Americans filed complaints, and roughly half ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Getting a call from a debt collector can be jarring, whether you recognize the debt they're calling about or not. After all, hearing a stranger on the other end of the line demand payment is not a ...