9-in-10 Consumers Say Medical Debt on Their Credit Reports Have Caused Financial Setbacks: Survey
- In a survey that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will no doubt begin citing as more evidence for its decisions related to the credit reporting of medical debt, 90% of consumers claimed to have suffered financial setbacks as a result of medical debts on their credit reports.
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Penn. AG Sues Landlord for Unlawful Collection Practices
- The Attorney General of Pennsylvania yesterday announced she has filed a lawsuit against the owner of 20 apartment complexes, accusing it of unlawful leasing and illegal debt collection practices.
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Judge Quashes Garnishment Against Owner of Payday Lending Company Accused of Hiding Millions to Avoid Fines
- A District Court judge in Kansas has quashed a motion to garnish the property of an individual who was accused of fraudulently trying to hide $13 million in assets as a means of avoiding having to use them to settle $40 million in fines and penalties that were assessed in an earlier enforcement order by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but denied the motion to quash the garnishments that was filed by the individual’s wife.
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21 Companies Seeking Collection Talent
- Which creditor is looking for a litigation manager? Which one is looking for a Director of Call Quality Assurance? Others are looking for Collection Managers and Team Leads. See all 21 companies who are actively hiring collection personnel in this week’s job listings summary.
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