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Debt Guru
JANUARY 27, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission recommends finding a reputable credit counseling organization that uses certified counselors trained in consumer credit and debt management. Unsecured debts, such as credit cards, store cards and personal loans, can be part of your DMP. Student loans aren’t covered, either.
Troutman Sanders
OCTOBER 16, 2023
On October 11, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. The FTC has estimated that these fees can cost consumers tens of billions of dollars per year in unexpected costs.
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Credit Corp
JULY 7, 2021
According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in five people do. If you’re among them, be sure to dispute the misinformation with the credit bureau in question (here’s how). Your credit score will likely thank you for it.
Better Credit Blog
JANUARY 20, 2022
In keeping with Federal Trade Commission rules , Freedom Debt Relief doesn’t charge upfront fees. Focused on protecting and helping consumers. In 2010, the company helped to establish Federal Trade Commission rules to ban abusive debt settlement practices and protect consumers. Ads by Money.
Troutman Sanders
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Federal Activities: On December 16, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of orders to five companies offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) credit. The CFPB is concerned about accumulating debt, regulatory arbitrage, and data harvesting in a consumer credit market already quickly changing with technology.
Troutman Sanders
MAY 9, 2023
On May 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a permanent ban from debt relief telemarketing for operators of debt relief scam. The FTC charged the defendants with taking tens of millions of dollars from people by falsely promising to eliminate or substantially reduce their credit card debt. For more information, click here.
Troutman Sanders
AUGUST 1, 2023
For example, the bill distinguishes a “digital asset” from a “digital commodity,” empowering the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the former and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate the latter. On July 26, the CFPB published a blog focused on consumer credit scores.
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