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CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards
CFPB // July 02, 2024

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CFPB Loosens Restrictions On Debtor Contact
Debt // November 03, 2020

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CFPB Sues Debt-Collection Agency Over Deception Allegations
Legal // May 17, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday (May 17) that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court against a debt-collection agency that, the agency said, violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Debt Collection, Done Digitally?
Regulation // May 07, 2019

Unlimited texting? Perhaps. Nights and weekends – well, maybe not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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CFPB Aims to Stop Debt Collectors From Contacting Borrowers at Work

January 02, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is working to prevent unlawful debt collection targeting consumers at their workplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards

July 02, 2024
The companies collecting Americans’ student loans, auto loans and medical payments have some work to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

CFPB Sues Debt-Collection Agency Over Deception Allegations

May 17, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday (May 17) that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court against a debt-collection agency that, the agency said, violated the Fair Debt...

CFPB Proposes Implementation Of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

May 07, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Tuesday (May 7) that it has introduced a proposal to implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Get the Full Story Complete...