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Vance Cariaga

10 States Debt Collection Calls Are Surging: What To Do If You’re Getting Them

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Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a steep rise in mortgage balances, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The surge in debt has led to a similar influx in the number of Americans getting debt collection calls.

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