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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 29, 2025)

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FTC Obtains Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze Against Seven Debt Relief Companies and Their Owners for Allegedly Deceptive Practices. On July 14, the FTC filed a complaint and motion for temporary restraining order...more

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FTC takes action against Accelerated Debt for running a debt relief scam

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An ex parte temporary restraining order has been issued against the participants in a debt relief services scheme that allegedly targeted seniors, including veterans, using a variety of deceptive practices, including falsely...more

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FTC’s Ever-Expanding Remedies Toolkit: GLBA and Impersonation Rule Applied to Debt Relief Scheme

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On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against a group of companies and individuals operating under the “Accelerated Debt” brand, alleging they...more

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FTC Targets Deceptive Debt Relief Operation for Misleading Consumers

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In a recent enforcement action highlighting its ongoing scrutiny of deceptive debt relief schemes, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has shut down an operation accused of falsely representing affiliations with government...more

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FTC takes action against student loan debt relief companies

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The FTC has recently taken action against two student loan debt relief companies and their owners....more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 2

"Seek" and You Shall Find … That the FTC Is Closely Watching Potentially Deceptive Claims Designed To Entice Small Businesses - The FTC alleges that a company marketing itself as a leading provider of startup business...more

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CFPB and Massachusetts AG Win $50M Judgment Against Credit Repair Services Company

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A federal district judge in Massachusetts entered a nearly $51 million judgment against Commonwealth Equity Group LLC (d/b/a Key Credit Repair) and its CEO after granting summary judgment in favor of the Consumer Financial...more

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CFPB, Credit Repair Cloud Reach Deal Over Illegal Marketing Allegations

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The CFPB and Credit Repair Cloud, have reached agreement over allegations that the firm helped other credit repair businesses charge illegal fees to consumers....more

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CFPB Bites of the Month Webinar Recap: The CFPB and the Dust of June

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the June 2024 webinar....more

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FTC Agrees to Settlement with Lead Generator Banning Telemarketing and Robocall Activities

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a proposed order settling a Complaint against California-based lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, Derek Doherty, banning them from making or assisting...more

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DFPI settles with student loan debt relief company

On February 28, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced a settlement with an unlicensed student debt relief company and its owner. ...more

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FTC, DOJ sue telemarketers of fake debt relief services

On February 16, the DOJ filed a complaint on behalf of the FTC against several corporate and individual defendants for alleged violations of the FTC Act and the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) in connection with debt relief...more

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FCC proposes $300 million fine against auto warranty scam robocaller

On December 21, the FCC announced a nearly $300 million fine against an auto warranty scam robocall campaign for TCPA and Truth in Caller ID Act violations, “which is the largest robocall operation the FCC has ever...more

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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Grants FTC’s Motion to Temporarily Shut Down Alleged Credit Card Debt...

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On November 21, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District Of Tennessee granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC’s) ex parte motion for, among other relief, a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) to shut down an...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (September 27, 2021)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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