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Photo by Moose Photos It’s a day like any other, and your phone rings with a number you don’t recognize. As you hesitantly answer, a stern voice claims to be a debt collector, demanding immediate payment for a debt you’ve never heard of. Panic sets in, followed by confusion. Is this call legitimate, or have you become the target of a ruthless scammer?
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Reputation is everything. This truth holds even more significance in industries where negative press can have far-reaching consequences. The collections industry is no exception. In an environment where bad press is the last thing anyone desires, brand protection is a paramount concern. In this landscape, adhering to regulations is crucial, and at Optio Solutions we… The post Brand Protection in the Collections Industry appeared first on Optio.
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Complaint Accuses Agency of Lying About Credit Reporting Appeals Court Remands Case Over Issue of Arbitration Subject of FTC Action Fails in Appeal Over $5M Restitution Award Agency to Pay $6k Fine to Minn.
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BURLINGTON, Mass. (August 28, 2023) – Finvi , a leading provider of enterprise workflow automation software built to accelerate revenue recovery and simplify the payment process, announced that Harmoney, the largest consumer-direct online lender in Australia and New Zealand, has selected Finvi’s Katabat solution to support multiple products across its multiple loan management platforms.
On August 28, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its eighth redlining settlement under its Combatting Redlining Initiative. The settlement between the DOJ and the American Bank of Oklahoma, which originated from a referral by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), aims to resolve allegations that the bank engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by redlining historically Black neighborhoods in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area (Tulsa MSA).
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