Tag: debt_collection

FTC Halts $200 Million Credit Repair Scam Involving 17 Companies

10 Aug 2026 11:59 a.m.

The FTC has temporarily halted a sprawling credit repair scheme involving 17 companies that allegedly scammed consumers out of nearly $200 million through deceptive practices and illegal fees.

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Senate Moves to Challenge BCFP Rule Withdrawals on Servicemembers and Medical Debt

13 May 2026 6:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Senate is reviewing two joint resolutions to disapprove BCFP rule withdrawals. S.J.Res.132 concerns servicemember financial risks, while S.J.Res.141 addresses medical debt collection, aiming to restore consumer protections.

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