Complaint Accuses Defendant of Not Going Far Enough to Investigate ID Theft Dispute
- What to do when an individual claims to be the victim of identity theft is not as straightforward as it probably should be. As with many of the types of disputes filed by consumers, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires furnishers to conduct a reasonable investigation, but what constitutes reasonable is for a judge, or jury, to decide. A furnisher is being accused of violating the FCRA because, among other allegations, it did not contact law enforcement to investigate a plaintiff’s claim and because its handwriting analysis was not up to par, if it did one at all.
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Nevada Governor Vetoes Medical Debt Collection Bill
- The governor of Nevada last week vetoed a medical debt collection bill, saying it overreached and represented “excessive government intrusion” that would have resulted in “harmful consequences.” The veto was one of 87 different bills vetoed by the governor last week, a new state record.
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Phantom Debt Collectors Permanently Banned in FTC Settlement
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