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The Balancing Act of Payment Portal Verification

Account Recovery

If you have listened to any of my webinars that talk about technology, the future of collections, payment portals, physics, or family relationships, you will have no doubt heard the word “friction” used. In many of these instances, friction is a bad thing.

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CFPB Report Identifies Issues with Increased Servicemember Use of Digital Payment Apps

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing military families. The report highlights the growth of digital payment app usage in the servicemember community, the unique risks to servicemembers from these services, and the potential abuse from bad actors.

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House Member Announces Plan to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Expanding ATDS Definition

Account Recovery

The author of the TRACED Act is planning to introduce new legislation aimed at fixing the “loopholes” related to robocalls being made by automated telephone dialing systems. (ATDS) Rep. Frank Pallone [D-N.J.

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Digital Debt Collection Trends in 2023 - From Culture to Strategies

Fico Collections

Home Blog Feed test Digital Debt Collection Trends in 2023 - From Culture to Strategies Insights from a panel discussion into debt collection trends for digitization, omnichannel communications and more Thu, 02/09/2023 - 10:26 Pawel Pasik by Ulrich Wiesner expand_less Back to top Mon, 06/19/2023 - 08:45 I recently participated in a roundtable discussion organized by Germany’s gi Geldinstitute, where we explored debt collection trends and best practices.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Daily Digest – June 19. Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in Reasonable Investigation Case; The Balancing Act of Payment Portal Verification

Account Recovery

APPEALS COURT AFFIRMS RULING FOR DEFENDANT IN FCRA REASONABLE INVESTIGATION CASE THE BALANCING ACT OF PAYMENT PORTAL VERIFICATION HOUSE MEMBER ANNOUNCES PLAN TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION AIMED AT EXPANDING ATDS DEFINITION MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS ON RECENT COURT RULINGS PRA GROUP EARNS TWO SILVER STEVIE AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION MANAGEMENT WORTH NOTHING: What you need […]

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Compliance Digest – June 19

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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When facing a lien on their bank account, defendants have a few potential options to defend against it

Collection Industry News

Here are some common ways defendants may choose to challenge a lien on their bank account : 1. Procedural errors: Defendants may scrutinize the procedures followed by the party seeking the lien. They can challenge the legality of the process, such as improper notice or failure to follow specific requirements for obtaining a lien. If procedural errors are found, it could invalidate the lien. 2.

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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FCRA Reasonable Investigation Suit

Account Recovery

When reduced to a he-said, she-said situation as to whether a furnisher conducted a reasonable investigation into a dispute, a defendant saying it conducted a reasonable investigation — without evidence that proves it didn’t — is not enough, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case.

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PRA Group Earns Two Silver Stevie Awards for Achievements in Diversity & Inclusion and Management

Account Recovery

NORFOLK, Va., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), global leader in nonperforming loans, was honored this week with two Silver Stevie® Awards during the 21st Annual American Business Awards®. The company earned recognition in two categories: “Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion” and “Achievement in Management for Financial Services.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.