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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against law firm Forster & Garbus, LLP for illegal debt-collection practices. If approved by …
Law Firm Fined for Illegal Debt-Collection Practices Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released an Issue Spotlight highlighting some of the difficulties and experiences heard from caregivers about being pursued over friends’ or family members’ alleged …
Nursing Homes May Not Require You to Guarantee Payment of a Loved One’s Bills, Says CFPB Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing servicemembers, veterans, and military families, based on the complaints they …
CFPB Report Highlights Experiences of Military Families with Medical Billing, Credit Reporting, and Debt Collection Read More
WASHINGON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with the New York Attorney General, filed a proposed stipulated judgment in federal court to settle its case against …
Federal Government and New York Attorney General Shut Down Debt Collection Ring Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) examines the financial consequences of medical billing and collections endured by individuals and families across the country. The …
Report Spotlights Coercive Credit Reporting, Privacy Intrusions Based on Unverified, Inaccurate Medical Billing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with its annual summary of activities to protect consumers from abusive and predatory debt collectors. …
FTC Refunded $4.86 Million to Victims of Abusive Debt Collectors in 2021 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a bulletin reminding debt collectors and credit bureaus of their legal obligations in light of the No Surprises Act, which …
CFPB Issues Bulletin to Prevent Unlawful Medical Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week sued United Debt Holding (UDH), JTM Capital Management (JTM), United Holding Group (UHG), and their owners, Craig Manseth, Jacob …
CFPB Sues United Holding Group, Its Affiliates, and Its Owners for Illegal Debt Collection Practices Read More