How to Spot Debt Collection Scams

How do I tell if a debt collector is legitimate or a scam?

A legitimate debt collector can tell you their company name and mailing address, as well as information about the debt they say you owe.

Debt Collection Scams | Office of the Attorney General

Scammers are posing as legitimate debt collectors—threatening Texans with debt they do not owe. Their tactics can be very intimidating ...

Fake and Abusive Debt Collectors | Consumer Advice

Not everyone who calls and says you owe a debt is a real debt collector who is collecting a real debt. Some are scammers who are just trying to take your money.

How To Know If A Debt Collector Is A Scam - Bankrate

Get familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to know what practices are prohibited and how debt collectors can interact with ...

How to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and ...

When debt collectors contact you, you may not be sure if they are legitimate or trying to scam you.

How to spot scam debt collectors - NCDOJ

Attorney General Josh Stein January 2022. If you have bills that are past due, you might be contacted by a debt collector. But don't be fooled: scammers ...

How to Know if a Debt Collector Is Legitimate - Experian

Here are some ways you can verify if a debt collector is legitimate or a scam, plus what to do if you suspect fraud.

Debt Collector or Scammer: How to Tell the Difference? - Nolo

Scammers sometimes pose as debt collectors and collection agencies and try to get consumers to pay them. These scam artists often use abusive and harassing ...

Phony Debt Collection Scams - Minnesota Attorney General

Many of the phony debt collection scams that are currently operating pretend to be collecting money in connection with a short-term, “payday” loan that the ...

How to Spot Debt Collector Scams - Bench Accounting

They contact debtors through various means, negotiate repayment plans, track debts, and sometimes report delinquent accounts to credit agencies.

How to Tell the Difference Between Legit Debt Collectors and Scams

A legitimate debt collector can tell you the entire history of your debt in collections, including who your original creditor was, what kind of debt it was.

How to Identify a Debt Collection Scam | Benchmark FCU

Protect yourself from debt collection scams! Learn how to spot fraudulent debt collectors, understand their tactics, and discover steps to ...

Debt Collection & Debt Collection Scams - State of Michigan

Because dealing with debts and debt collectors can be frightening and overwhelming, this consumer alert provides background on the dos and don'ts of debt ...

Beware of Debt-Collection Scams | Hudson Valley Credit Union

Scammers try to trick consumers into paying for debts that don't actually exist, or by using abusive tactics to collect seemingly legitimate debts.

5 Signs a Debt Collection is a Scam - Revco Solutions

How do you know if the person calling you about an old bill is legitimate or trying to steal your credit card number? Tips for spotting a ...

Debt Collection Scams - New York State Department of State

Consumers are receiving harassing phone calls and voicemails from fake debt collectors threatening legal action in an attempt to collect money that is not ...

Beware of Debt-Collection Scams - Forrit Credit Union

In a debt-collection scam, a caller claiming to represent a debt-collection agency demands immediate payment for an alleged outstanding debt.

Beware of Debt-Collection Scams - SouthPoint Financial Credit Union

Scammers are exploiting the financial downturn by tricking unsuspecting victims into paying for debts that don't actually exist, or by using abusive tactics to ...

Debt Relief and Debt Relief Scams | Office of the Attorney General

Across Texas, consumers who are eager to get rid of their debt are being targeted by debt relief scams. Don't let your desire to end your debt let you fall ...

How to Spot Debt Collection Scams - AARP

Aggressive fake debt collectors try to bully people into paying money they don't owe. Here's how to spot them.