Debt Collection

FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
July 18, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is putting the kibosh on a debt collection operation’s illegal activity. The operation had been extorting money from consumers, who...

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For CFPB, About Face On Debt Collection?
For CFPB, About Face On Debt Collection?
June 12, 2017  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reversed course about debt collection, and, as The American Banker noted, “in a big win for third-party debt...

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Debt Collection, Made Easier And … Gentler?
Debt Collection, Made Easier And … Gentler?
May 09, 2017  |  Data Drivers

Debt may be among the most four letter of the four-letter words when payback goes awry. And against the burden of interest — and in the...

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Loophole To Remain On Federal Debt Collection?
Loophole To Remain On Federal Debt Collection?
April 19, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In some respects, debt collection remains a bit of gray area, in terms of who owes what, when it can be collected and how firms...

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FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
March 31, 2017  |  Debt

Anyone who’s ever been strapped for cash and looking for a small loan to tide them over until payday has likely turned to debt collection businesses....

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FTC Says It Filed 12 Cases Against Illegal Debt Collection Practices In 2016
FTC Says It Filed 12 Cases Against Illegal Debt Collection Practices In 2016
February 15, 2017  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday (Feb. 14) laid out how it fought back against illegal debt collection practices in 2016 in its report to...

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A Kinder, Gentler Debt Collector?
A Kinder, Gentler Debt Collector?
January 10, 2017  |  Innovation

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Debt Collection Practices No. 1 Consumer Complaint In November
Debt Collection Practices No. 1 Consumer Complaint In November
December 28, 2016  |  CFPB

When it comes to complaints lodged with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about debt collection, the government agency said attempts to collect debt on money...

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CFPB Uncovers Remittance Transfer Violations
CFPB Uncovers Remittance Transfer Violations
March 09, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Tuesday (March 8) that it has released its latest supervision report, and its review of both banks and...

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