Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams

Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams By BCP Staff If a debt collector calls, do you know what to do? You have rights. Debt collectors can't harass, lie, or treat you unfairly — even if you owe the debt. Before you pay, confirm a debt is actually yours — not someone else's or a scam to get your money.  Consider talking to the collector at least once to find out, even if you don't think you owe the money. To help you avoid a scam, here's what to do next. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/02/debt-collection-know-your-rights-avoid-scams?utm_source=govdelivery