I read online this morning that a widow in Florida is suing her mortgage company, claiming that the stress caused by their debt collectors killed her husband. 

Over the years, Daria and I have talked to countless people whose lives had been turned upside down by aggressive--and often unethical--debt collectors.  Harassing phone calls, threats and high pressure tactics are unfortunately common.

We hope you never find yourself in that situation, but if you do, it's critical to know your rights when dealing with debt collectors.  Yes, you DO have rights!  There are very specific rules about what debt collectors can and can't do--from where they contact you to what time of day they can call you.  Here are your rights when it comes to debt collectors...

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