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Guarding Your Wallet: How to Respond to Suspicious Debt Collector Calls

Debt Collection Answers

Photo by Moose Photos It’s a day like any other, and your phone rings with a number you don’t recognize. As you hesitantly answer, a stern voice claims to be a debt collector, demanding immediate payment for a debt you’ve never heard of. Panic sets in, followed by confusion. Is this call legitimate, or have you become the target of a ruthless scammer?

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Complaint Accuses Agency of Lying About Credit Reporting

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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Consumer advisory: Take action when home insurance is cancelled or costs surge

Consumer Finance

Homeowners insurance might get more expensive, or not be renewed at all. Mortgage borrowers can take steps to find more affordable options.

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Brand Protection in the Collections Industry

Optio Solutions

Reputation is everything. This truth holds even more significance in industries where negative press can have far-reaching consequences. The collections industry is no exception. In an environment where bad press is the last thing anyone desires, brand protection is a paramount concern. In this landscape, adhering to regulations is crucial, and at Optio Solutions we… The post Brand Protection in the Collections Industry appeared first on Optio.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Update on the CFPB’s Section 1071 Final Rule

Troutman Sanders

Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis and his colleagues Lori Sommerfield and Joe Reilly for an important update on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new small business lending data collection and reporting final rule — the Section 1071 Final Rule. On July 31, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the CFPB from implementing and enforcing the Final Rule against members of the American Bankers Association, Te

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CFPB Reaches Multibillion Dollar Settlement with Credit Repair Conglomerate

Consumer Finance

Largest credit repair brands in America, including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.

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Discharge in Bankruptcy – Bankruptcy Basics

Sawin & Shea

What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is an opportunity for someone to forge their way through what seems like an impossible debt-ridden situation and come out the other side. It is a legal way of either consolidating or discharging allowable debts in order to get a fresh start. Although businesses can also declare bankruptcy, we will focus on personal bankruptcy in this article.

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New York Federal Court Sides with CFPB, Denies Debt Holders’ Motions to Dismiss Case Alleging Violations of the FDCPA and CFPA

Troutman Sanders

On August 22, a district court judge in the Western District of New York denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss a case brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). In CFPB v. Manseth, et al , the CFPB commenced an action against three consumer debt buyer firms, now operating as one entity, and their executives.

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Judge Partially Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Sale of Military Memorabilia

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Georgia has partially denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act suit — while also partially granting the motion — after a lawyer who filed a collection suit against an individual was sued in a case that involves a transaction where the plaintiff was purchasing $150,000 […]

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Member, FDIC Board of Directors Regarding Proposals to Improve the FDIC’s Options for Managing Large Bank Failures

Consumer Finance

Last month, the FDIC Board of Directors voted to propose a rule that would reduce the risk of bailouts and financial crises stemming from large bank failures.

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Risk management in 2023: proactive and promising

On Guard

A thorough risk management is indispensable for any finance department. Especially in difficult economic times, there is even more pressure on this part of the financial profession. Moreover, estimating financial risks is increasingly dynamic and complex these days, for instance, due to increasing technological innovations such as crypto and blockchain.

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July Consumer Litigation Filings: Mixed Bag

Troutman Sanders

According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) were slightly up while filings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) remained unchanged for the month of July. Complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were down for the month.

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Daily Digest – August 31. Getting to Know Tony Diaz of PFC; Judge Partially Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Sale of Military Memorabilia

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Tony Diaz of PFC|USA Judge Partially Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Sale of Military Memorabilia Parking Co. to Pay $106k in Fines, Refunds in CFDCPA, CCPA Settlement with Colorado AG Conn.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Consejos para el Consumidor: Actúe Cuando le Cancelen el Seguro de Vivienda o el Costo Suba

Consumer Finance

El seguro de vivienda podría ser ponerse más caro o no ser renovado. Los prestatarios hiporecarios pueden buscar opciones más baratas.

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Finvi’s Katabat Solution Chosen by Harmoney to Support Multiple Loan Management Platforms

Katabat

BURLINGTON, Mass. (August 28, 2023) – Finvi , a leading provider of enterprise workflow automation software built to accelerate revenue recovery and simplify the payment process, announced that Harmoney, the largest consumer-direct online lender in Australia and New Zealand, has selected Finvi’s Katabat solution to support multiple products across its multiple loan management platforms.

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DOJ Reaches $1.15 Million Redlining Settlement With American Bank of Oklahoma

Troutman Sanders

On August 28, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its eighth redlining settlement under its Combatting Redlining Initiative. The settlement between the DOJ and the American Bank of Oklahoma, which originated from a referral by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), aims to resolve allegations that the bank engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by redlining historically Black neighborhoods in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area (Tulsa MSA).

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Appeals Court Remands Case Over Issue of Arbitration

Account Recovery

A change in precedent has led the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to remand a case back to the District Court to determine whether the owners of a debt that was purchased from the original creditor can compel arbitration after being sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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What is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)?

Hudson Weir

The Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) measures can let landlords take control of a business’ goods if it is behind on rental payments. In this guide, we’ll explain when commercial landlords can use CRAR and the potential implications for your business if it owes rent. During COVID-19, many UK businesses struggled to pay their rent. The government brought in a moratorium on commercial landlords evicting businesses as a result.

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Eleventh Circuit Expands on Drazen II, Holding that an Unwanted Text is Sufficient for FTSA Standing

TCPA

In a per curiam unpublished opinion, the Eleventh Circuit recently held that a plaintiff had standing to assert claims under the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA,” Fla. Stat. § 501.059) for his receipt of five unsolicited telemarketing text messages.

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Current Landscape of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement

Troutman Sanders

In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, our host Ethan Ostroff joins his colleagues Chris Willis and Trey Smith to discuss the current landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. Our team offers insights to the industry about various topics, including: Regulation of cryptocurrency at the federal and state level, and what the regulators are targeting; The involvement of state attorneys general in cryptocurrency and enforcement; Movement on the legislative front, including New York’s

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Subject of FTC Action Fails in Appeal Over $5M Restitution Award

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has largely upheld an appeal in favor of the Federal Trade Commission that may wrap up a case that has been in the courts for more than six years including a trip to the Supreme Court and deals with how the regulator assesses fines for violations of […]

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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How to Manage Overdue Payments in Your Business

JMA

Having a customer not pay an invoice on time can create major cash flow issues and financial stress for any business. While an initial friendly reminder is often all that’s needed to receive payment, further escalating action may be required when a debt remains unpaid for an extended period. Unpaid invoices can happen for all. Read more » The post How to Manage Overdue Payments in Your Business appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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From Kindergarten to College: The First K2C Participants are Off to College and Career

Prosperity Now

It often feels like kids grow up so quickly—from kindergarten one day to college the next! But for those working on Children’s Savings Account (CSA) programs, the wait for participants to reach college-age has felt long. But now the wait is over, at least in San Francisco. The first cohort of Kindergarten to College (K2C) participants has graduated high school!

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New York District Court Approves Class Action in FDCPA Case Alleging Improper Debt Assignment Notification

Troutman Sanders

On August 18, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for class certification for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) relating to an allegedly improper debt assignment notification. In McCrobie v. Palisades Acquisition XVI, LLC , the plaintiff incurred a credit card debt, which was later assigned to a new creditor.

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Agency to Pay $6k Fine to Minn. Regulator for Collecting on Amounts Not Expressly Authorized

Account Recovery

The State of Minnesota’s Department of Commerce has fined a collection operation $10,000 — but stayed $4,000 of the penalty — after the operation was accused of attempting to collect on amounts not expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt and for failing to completely respond to the Department’s requests for information.

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv