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HARRISBURG, PA — A federal court has mandated that Harris Jewelry, a now-defunct national retailer, reopen its refund claims process and contact thousands of consumers — predominantly servicemembers — who …
Are You a Servicemember Affected by Harris Jewelry? Claim Your Share of the $10.9 Million Settlement Before It’s Too Late! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a Georgia-based debt collection agency accused of deceiving consumers into paying over $7.6 million in …
FTC Cracks Down on Georgia Debt Collector for Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a guidance aimed at curbing unlawful medical debt collection activities. This guidance specifically targets practices by debt collectors, including third-party …
CFPB Issues Guidance to Combat Illegal Medical Debt Collection Practices Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its latest annual report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unveiled persistent and troubling practices in the collection of medical and rental debts, highlighting the …
CFPB Report Exposes Widespread Issues in Debt Collection Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement with Butler County-based landlord A.R. Building Company, Inc., resolving allegations of unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection practices. …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures $50,000 Settlement with A.R. Building Company over Unfair Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently disclosed alarming findings from in-depth investigations of auto loan, student loan services, debt collectors, and ancillary financial service providers. The …
Revealing Unfair Practices: How Financial Service Providers May Cheat Customers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is moving forward with a proposed regulation designed to eliminate medical bills from a significant portion of credit reports. This significant …
CFPB Advances Proposal to Exclude Medical Debts from Credit Reports: A Catalyst for Higher Credit Scores and Loan Approvals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made news by suing student loan service provider Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), operating as American Education Services (AES). …
Student Loan Giant PHEAA Sued by CFPB for Harmful Practices: An Unraveling Saga Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a coalition of seven state attorneys general have found themselves unified in a common cause: taking a prominent debt-relief company …
CFPB and State Attorneys General Launch Legal Offensive Against Unscrupulous Debt-Relief Company Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant victory for dozens of students left in the lurch by the sudden closure of Pittsburgh Career Institute (PCI), Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on …
Attorney General Wipes Out $218K in Student Debt After Pittsburgh Career Institute Closure Read More