Flexing their muscles, debt collectors see an opportunity to fend off robocall rules
Debt collectors say they’re getting tuned out in FCC’s new robocall regulations......»»
Robocall debt collectors see new opportunity under Trump’s FCC
Consumers are the ones losing out in robocall crackdown, debt collectors say......»»
CFPB rules would let debt collectors send unlimited texts, with a caveat
A U.S. regulator unveiled proposed rules for debt.....»»
Like it or not, debt collectors may be texting and emailing you under new rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, und.....»»
Could debt collectors send you texts, emails? Consumer groups fear CFPB may allow it.
Some consumer groups fear soon-to-be-unveiled rules will be too friendly to the $11 billion debt collection industry......»»
Consumers are the ones losing out in robocall crackdown, debt collectors say
Too many valid debt collection calls are being mislabeled as “spam,†they say......»»
New York blocks debt collectors from garnishing coronavirus stimulus checks
After the IRS started sending out the third stimulus check of up to $1,400, many were worried that debt collectors might garnish their payment......»»
Will Senate Republicans Join House in Protecting Consumers From Abusive Debt Collectors?
As Reform Bill Advances, Watchdog Found Debt Collection Industry Gave Hundreds .....»»
Help Me Retire: We have $190,000 in retirement savings and want to use the COVID-related distribution rules to pay off $40,000 in debt — should we?
The CARES Act allows some savers to take money out of their retirement accounts — but advisers say they should proceed with caution......»»
Trump"s campaign still hasn"t paid the $211,000 it owes the city of Albuquerque. Now debt collectors are calling Mar-a-Lago, mayor says.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of more than a dozen cities that have s.....»»
: Debt collectors looking to evict renters must notify them of CDC eviction moratorium, regulator says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new policy designed to strengthen the national eviction moratorium......»»
Predatory debt collectors would be barred from government’s pandemic relief loans under new bill
Debt collectors already have gained more than $520 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. The bill would bar debt collectors that have been sanctioned from participating any more in the program......»»
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Facebook In Robocall Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Facebook, Inc. (NADSAQ: FB) in a case that accused the social media giant of violating a federal anti-robocall law. read more.....»»
A single GOP senator blocked a bill that would stop private debt collectors from seizing stimulus checks
GOP Sen. Pat Toomey said debt collectors had every right to collect money owed, thwarting a Democratic effort to stop that. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. Sarah Silbiger.....»»
$1,400 stimulus checks can fall prey to private debt collectors. Democrats want to prevent that.
Sen. Ron Wyden's offic.....»»
Metals Stocks: Gold marks third straight session decline as 10-year Treasury yields tap 1.5%
Gold futures mark a third straight session decline on Thursday as government bond yields extended their climb to the highest level in a year, raising the opportunity cost of owning nonyielding gold over sovereign debt......»»
AMC sees opportunity to raise more capital amid trading frenzy
The Leawood theater owner may consider issuing more stock and engaging in more debt-for-equity swaps as it looks to build up its financial cushion to ride out the pandemic......»»
Debt collectors, payday lenders collected over $500 million in federal pandemic relief
More than 170 of those recipients have been named in multiple consumer complaints, racking up at least 100 with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to The Washington Post’s analysis......»»
Debt collectors should be forced to stop hounding Americans during the pandemic
Countless times a day, these debt collectors will reach someone .....»»
Column: Beware of "debt parking" — fake debt planted by collectors in your credit file
Debt parking is when a collector places dubious obligations on your credit file so they'll surface when you apply for a loan or seek a job, making it likel.....»»
Student debt collection businesses face looming shortfalls
Student loan debt collectors are positioned to face an uphill battle with so many people out of work as a result of Covid-19......»»