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Consumer bureau orders debt collection agency to shut down for illegal practices

Collection Industry News

New YorkCNN — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday ordered Commonwealth Financial Systems, a debt collection agency specializing in medical debt, to shut down as a result of what CFPB determined were illegal collection practices. Colorado recently enacted a similar ban.

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How To Remove FMS Inc. From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

When a missed payment goes into collections, it can make your daily life stressful and wreak havoc on your credit score. Whether it’s for a $50 cable bill or a $5,000 hospital bill, a collections entry will stay on your credit report for seven years. The agency also has a location in Boise, Idaho.