Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

Complaints about debt collection calls surged in 2025, with per-capita reports rising 200% from the previous year, according to the FTC. More than 400,000 Americans filed complaints, and roughly half ...

When a person owes money and doesn’t pay, it’s not unusual for debt collectors to get involved. It’s also not unusual for collection agencies to resort to aggressive tactics to get people to pay their ...

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 ...