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Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade ...
With average credit card interest rates topping 22%, many consumers have found themselves deeper and deeper in debt.
Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.
FTC data show thousands more complaints about threatening debt collectors, while industry leaders say the spike reflects awareness, not misconduct.