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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against BounceBack, Inc. for allegedly engaging in deceptive and otherwise unlawful debt collection acts or practices. BounceBack, based …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a final rule to restate and clarify prohibitions on harassment and abuse, false or misleading representations, and unfair practices by debt …
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The Federal Trade Commission will host an online public workshop on November 10, 2020 as part of the agency’s review of the Franchise Rule, which is designed to ensure that consumers …
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Two new staff reports from the Federal Trade Commission highlight some of the challenges and confusion consumers can face in buying and financing a car, particularly relating to charges for …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that rent-to-own operators Aaron’s Inc., Buddy’s Newco, LLC, and Rent-A-Center, Inc. negotiated and executed reciprocal …
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MALVERN, PA — Fitness Machine Technicians announced it was named a FRAN-TASTIC 500 Winner by FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization. The company was recognized as one …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) released the annual report to Congress on the administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against Vision Property Management (Vision) and its affiliates for operating a “rent to own” scheme that has affected more than …
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HARRISBURG, PA — In a major win for workers, Attorney General Shapiro announced that, in a 14-state settlement led by Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, four national fast-food franchisors agreed to cease …
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