The pressure is off for collectors of debts owed by New Yorkers for now, under a New York City regulation that has been years in the making, and which has already seen its effective date postponed ...

On July 28, The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that its amended debt-collection rule, scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, has been postponed, ...

A growing number of consumers are filing complaints with the Federal Trade Commission, as more Americans cope with the stress ...

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We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The answer depends on a few key factors, and the rules around collection ...

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 ...