A debt collector keeps calling me with automated messages asking me to call them back during business hours and confirm my identity. As far as I know I have no debts. How can I find out if this is legit, not a scam, etc? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Aug 23, 2009 - 16 answers

Is bankruptcy the only way to put this foreclosure mess behind me? [more inside]
posted by anony-me on Aug 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Do debt collection agencies have to identify themselves as such when calling relatives of the debtor? [more inside]
posted by ishotjr on Jul 17, 2009 - 11 answers

using my checking accountt to settle a friend's delinquent bank fees, bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise on Nov 29, 2007 - 32 answers

Succumbing to Extortion Filter: How should I pay back a debt I don't really owe, to a collection agency that's been hounding me for years, to make sure it doesn't appear on my record? More inside. [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher on Oct 1, 2007 - 9 answers

I am having problems with a debt collection agency who are being mean to me after an identity theft incident. Does anybody have any good advice? [more inside]
posted by nowonmai on Jun 23, 2007 - 18 answers

Can collection services/debt collectors like NCO financial take me to court or levy some sort of legal action on me for failure to pay? the amount is about $2500
posted by dieguido on Jun 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I have been charged with finding an outside collection agency for my company. There is so much information out there, I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 on May 2, 2007 - 6 answers