Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the launch of a new consumer protection hotline to help Pennsylvanians report scams and resolve financial and insurance issues. Whether it’s a denied health insurance claim ...

Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.

The restructuring is intended to improve the Oregon Department of Justice's ability to respond to consumer complaints.

Errors on credit reports. Unexpected bank and other “junk” fees. New financial products that conceal their true costs and terms. For help with those problems, millions of consumers in the U.S. have ...

Montgomery County, Maryland’s Office of Consumer Protection shares tips aimed at keeping furloughed federal workers safe from ...

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) did not use millions of federal dollars meant for healthcare facility oversight in recent years, according to the federal government.