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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a report shedding light on the difficulties American families experience when confronted with medical debt collection. The CFPB received thousands of consumer …
CFPB Highlights Issues with Medical Debt Collection, Pledges Enforcement and Education Read More
The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently obtained a settlement that will require credit reporting agency Trans Union LLC and a subsidiary to pay a …
Trans Union Fined $15 Million in FTC and CFPB Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Screening Reports Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recenlty took action against a rental screening subsidiary of the TransUnion conglomerate for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting …
CFPB and FTC Crack Down on TransUnion for Rental Screening Violations – Demanding Justice and Accuracy Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced it is beginning a rulemaking process to remove medical bills from Americans’ credit reports. The CFPB outlined proposals under consideration that would …
CFPB Takes Action to Revamp Credit Reports: Ending Medical Bill Woes, Cleaning Up Data, and Boosting Credit Scores Read More
The Federal Trade Commission will require background report providers TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate to pay $5.8 million to settle charges that they deceived consumers about whether consumers had criminal records …
FTC Says TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate Deceived Users About Background Report Accuracy, Violated FCRA While Marketing Reports for Employee and Tenant Screening Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it recently entered into a proposed settlement with a ring of corporate entities operating some of the largest credit repair brands in the …
Credit Repair Giants Face Multibillion Dollar Settlement in Mega Scheme Read More
The Federal Trade Commission is sending notices to more than 9,000 people that they may be eligible for compensation stemming from the Commission’s settlement with home security company Vivint Smart …
FTC Settlement with Vivint: Claim Your Compensation for Misuse of Credit Reports Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently took action against medical debt collector Phoenix Financial Services (Phoenix) for numerous debt collection and credit reporting violations. In at least thousands of …
CFPB Takes Action Against Phoenix Financial for Illegal Debt Collection Practices Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new report and blog has been released revealing the shocking truth about the abusive practices of credit bureaus towards consumers. The report titled “Credit Bureaus’ Systemic …
Report Exposes Credit Bureaus’ Systemic Abuse of Power Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Monday, State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced the introduction of legislation that would provide greater protections for Pennsylvanians and their credit reports.
New Legislation Strengthens Protections for Pennsylvanians Credit Reports Read More