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On October 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued an advisory opinion aimed at debt collectors and emphasizing their obligations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices ...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action Monday against Performant Recovery Inc. for unlawful debt collection practices against defaulted student loan borrowers, charging the company a ...

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) holds great potential as a tool for consumers. On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is planning to revoke an advisory opinion warning debt collectors — including third-party revenue cycle management companies — that they are violating federal ...

(WJAR) — It's bad enough having a debt collector come after you when you owe money. It's even worse when you don't owe them a dime! “What these phantom debt collectors do is they will try and collect ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Debt collectors are typically hired by lenders to recover unpaid debts ...

Debt collection can feel intimidating, especially when the communication is aggressive or unclear. You might worry about what’s allowed and what crosses legal boundaries. Under **U.S. federal law**, ...