Faye was Headline Money Consumer Money Journalist of 2023 and a Wincott Award finalist in 2025. She's been investigating scams for nearly a decade. A letter, call, email, text or doorstep visit ...

Most of us have probably gotten a call from a debt collector at some point. In some cases, they're valid, but in many cases, those calls are fraudulent. They may try to get you to pay debt that isn't ...

Retirees are increasingly targeted by fake debt collector scams, a trend highlighted in recent reports. With seniors often being more vulnerable to such fraudulent schemes, it’s crucial to recognize ...

Tali writes about scams and consumer rights for Which? delving into fraud, technology and consumer rights topics to keep readers safe and empowered. Letters and calls claiming that you have unpaid ...

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 ...

Scammers often target consumers with large amounts of debt or lower credit scores. Be wary of anyone who contacts you claiming to be from a debt relief or credit repair company, especially if they ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Federal Trade Commission reports it is already seeing an increase in debt-related complaints, either from abusive collection tactics or from scammers. We've seen fake debt ...