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Eleventh Circuit Holds Transmitting Consumer Information to Third Parties Exposes Debt Collectors to Liability under the FDCPA

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In a decision that could throw the debt-collection industry into turmoil, on April 21, 2021, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in the case Hunstein v. Preferred Collection & Mgmt. Compumail used this information to create, print, and mail a dunning letter to the consumer.

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CFPB Shuts Down Commonwealth Financial Systems for Illegal Debt Collection Practices

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against a medical debt collector, Commonwealth Financial Systems, for illegally trying to collect unverified medical debts after consumers disputed the validity of the debts. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Read today’s order. Along with the U.S.

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What to Expect in New York Debt Collection Law in 2022

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In November, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Consumer Fairness Act , which takes effect on May 22, 2022, six months after the bill was signed into law. There is one change that is most significant and, if you are working with consumers, will directly affect you.