Debt collectors often use threats to pressure payment, but many cross the line. Learn when collection threats are allowed, when they violate federal law, and what to do if it happens to you.

Can a debt collector threaten legal action? In many cases, these threats are misleading or unlawful. Learn what the FDCPA allows and when collectors cross the line.

Debt collectors sometimes threaten consumers with a 1099 to create fear and pressure payment. Learn what these threats actually mean, when they may cross legal lines, and what steps you can take to protect yourself.

Can a debt collector really threaten you with arrest or jail? Learn why these scare tactics are illegal under federal law and what your rights are if a collector crosses the line.

Worried a debt collector might show up at your job or knock on your door without warning? Here’s what the law actually allows and when the visit crosses the line.

Collectors can only contact family in very limited situations. This guide explains how they find relatives, what the law allows, and how to protect your privacy.

Getting nonstop calls from debt collectors? Learn how often they’re allowed to contact you, when those calls become illegal, and what you can do to make them stop.