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CFPB Announces Return of $1.8 Billion in Illegal Junk Fees to 4.3 Million Americans Harmed in Massive Credit Repair Scheme

Consumer Finance

The CFPB is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers charged illegal junk fees by credit repair companies including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com.

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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Status of Debts

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has affirmed a ruling in favor of a defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case that was sued for allegedly not informing the plaintiff that the underlying debt in question was time-barred, ruling that the statute of limitations for the debt had not yet expired. The background: The case originated when the plaintiff, who had accrued several unpaid medical bills between 2011 and 2015, discovered that these debts had been reported to the credit

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CFPB Takes Action Against Climb Credit and Investment Firm 1/0 for Deceiving Borrowers About Coding Bootcamps and Vocational Programs

Consumer Finance

The CFPB took action against student lender Climb Credit and its investors, including 1/0 (“One Zero”), which if entered will require the companies to stop making representations in their advertising about the quality of the training programs at their partner schools and graduates’ hiring rates and salaries.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FCRA Case Over Dismissal of Collection Suit

Account Recovery

A District Court Judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, ruling that the defendant did not violate its obligations under the law by continuing to report a disputed debt. The background: The case began when the plaintiff disputed a debt reported by the defendant, a major bank.

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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CFPB Anuncia el Reembolso de $1,8 Millardos en Tarifas Inesperadas para 4,3 Millones de Personas Perjudicadas en una Estafa Masiva con La Reparación del Crédito

Consumer Finance

La CFPB y el DOJ emiten declaracin conjunta afirmando que las instituciones no podran usar estatus migratorio para ilegalmente discriminar a solicitantes de crdito.

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Daily Digest – December 4. Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Status of Debts; CFPB Seeks to Expand Scope of FCRA: Data Brokers Now in the Crosshairs

Account Recovery

Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Status of Debts CFPB Seeks to Expand Scope of FCRA: Data Brokers Now in the Crosshairs Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FCRA Case Over Dismissal of Collection Suit 20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: Here is some help if you are notoriously bad at buying presents for people … A list of the 10 best TV shows of 2024 (I can vouch for number one which is the only one on the list I saw) … If you were taking a

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The TrueAccord Difference for a Better Self-Serve Consumer Experience

True Accord

While many financial service institutions can offer basic payment portals, these are often limited when it comes to collecting on delinquent accounts. TrueAccord delivers a robust difference. Self-serve options should be a key part of any collections operation. In fact, research from McKinsey found that consumers who digitally self-serve resolve their debts at higher rates, are significantly more likely to pay in full, and report higher levels of customer satisfaction than consumers who pay via

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20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant to be a service to aggregate industry job opportunities into one convenient location.

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Commercial Late Payment to be tackled by Government’s Fair Payment Code

UK debt collections

The Government has announced the launch of a new Fair Payment Code aimed at tackling late payments, with research showing that SMEs are on average owed £22,000 a year. It comes on top of an earlier announced consultation which will investigate the scale of the problem and best solutions. Tackling Commercial Late Payment The code, overseen by the Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, introduces a gold, silver, and bronze system to reward best payment practices and help smaller firms identify r

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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CFPB Seeks to Expand Scope of FCRA: Data Brokers Now in the Crosshairs

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a sweeping new rule that seeks to bring data brokers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This rule would classify these brokers as consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), subjecting them to stringent requirements. Why it matters: The CFPB aims to curb what Director Rohit Chopra calls “widespread evasion” of the FCRA by data brokers who often sell personal data without proper oversight, potentially exposing consumers to fraud, identit

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