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Will collections debt go away if I file for bankruptcy?
The short answer is yes, most collections debt can be eliminated through bankruptcy, but the type of bankruptcy you file ...
Here's how to get debt collectors to stop calling you
The following strategies can be particularly effective if your goal is to get debt collectors to cease their communication ...
BBB CONSUMER TIPS: How to recognize phony debt collection calls and texts
Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass ...
'It's not my debt': Major debt collector filed thousands of lawsuits in Arizona, report says, even as it was being punished for consumer violations
One of the nation’s largest debt collectors launched tens of thousands of lawsuits in Arizona since 2022, according to 12 ...
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Over Half of Debt Collection Firms Saw Increased Volume of Accounts in Past Year – Report
TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) latest research finds "shifting preferences" in communication channels and increased investments in AI ...
$49 billion in medical debt will be wiped off Americans' credit reports—what you need to know
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule to keep medical bills off of consumers’ credit reports.
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New Federal Guidance Puts Medical Debt Collectors On Notice
On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt Collection ...
More Than Half of Debt Collection Companies Saw Increased Volume of Accounts in Past 12 Months
Investing in AI Among the fastest growing changes for debt collectors is with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Almost half of companies that had no plans to use AI/ML ...