Merged Information on Credit Report Leads to FCRA Lawsuit
- While it’s not an FDCPA suit, an individual has filed a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit, accusing one of the credit reporting agencies of violating the statute because it allegedly included some of the plaintiff’s information on someone else’s credit report, and that someone else tracked the plaintiff down and let her know.
- More details here
- This series is sponsored by WebRecon
Judge Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration in FDCPA Class-Action
- A District Court judge in Connecticut has denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, ruling the defendant — a debt buyer that purchased the account from the original creditor — did not have specific documentation reflecting the assignment of the plaintiff’s account.
- More details here
Nearly Half of Insured Americans Face Surprise Medical Bills and Coverage Denials
- A significant portion of insured, working-age Americans are grappling with unexpected medical bills and insurance coverage denials, which can lead to financial strain and delayed healthcare, according to the results of a survey conducted by The Commonwealth Fund.
- More details here
Ability to Handle $400 Emergency Displays Consumers’ Financial Resiliency: Survey
- More than 90% of households can handle a $400 expense shock, with low-income households showing unexpected resilience, according to a report released this week by The JPMorganChase Institute.
- More details here
WORTH NOTING: Tips to help you save money when going back-to-school shopping … What a “cotton candy” lobster looks like … What it costs, on a per-minute basis, to attend some of the most popular concerts today … A space shortage on airplanes is leading passengers to make some interesting decisions about what goes where … Why your cup of coffee is likely going to start costing more … How to remove bloatware and invasive apps from your computer … Bill & Ted are headed to Broadway … Are you making sure your high performers are getting good feedback?
Funny Friday, part I
Funny Friday, part II (NSFW)
The Daily Digest is sponsored by TCN. Today, contact centers need to do more with less. TCN’s cloud-based predictive dialing tools and services help clients to leverage the most sophisticated inbound, outbound, and blended calling technologies available. TCN’s award-winning platform offers multiple features to assist in compliance while improving performance with no hardware, no monthly minimums, or maintenance fees. Call 866-745-1900 or visit tcn.com today.