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CFPB Reaches Settlement With Debt Collector Over Deceptive Practices

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Last week, the CFPB issued a Consent Order against a New Jersey based debt-collection agency (Agency) over allegations that the Agency regularly violated the FDCPA and the CFPA in the course of their collection activity. Further, the Agency is subject to a civil money penalty of $204,000 to be paid to the Bureau.

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Medical Debt Collection Harms Patient Finances

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Medical debt collection, a complex process and significant cause of personal bankruptcy, is receiving renewed attention because of the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcott was assisted by ABC for Health, a nonprofit, public interest law firm in Madison. Bobby Peterson. They’re stressed out by bills.