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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Justin David May, 31, of Wilmington, DE was sentenced Thursday to seven years and eight months in prison, …
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When you decide to make the investment in a home improvement project, you’re likely entrusting a professional contractor to bring your vision to life on time and on budget.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing extending the effective date of two recent debt collection rules to give affected parties more time to comply due to …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week issued a consent order against a debt collector and its owner for harassing thousands of consumers, falsely threatening them …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with an annual summary of the FTC’s activities in the debt collection arena.
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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 …
Read MoreWASHINGTON, 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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