Bankruptcy Filings Jump 11.4% as the FTC Wins a $106.8 Million Judgment Against a Debt Relief Scam: How to Get Real Help With Debt
New federal court data released October 22, 2026 shows bankruptcy filings rose 11.4% to 621,111 in the year ending September 30, with Texas, Florida and Maryland rising even faster. The same week, a federal court in Arizona entered a $106.8 million judgment against a debt relief operation that targeted seniors and veterans. Here’s what the numbers mean and how to tell real help from a scam.
