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California Federal Court Halts Allegedly Deceptive Debt Collection Practices by Blackrock Services, Inc. and Affiliates

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On February 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Blackrock Services, Inc. and its associated entities and individuals. The court order aims to halt the defendants’...more

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FTC Sues Debt Collector Over Alleged Deceptive Practices

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​On November 4, 2024, the FTC​ an​nounced ​that it had filed suit against a ​Georgia-based debt collector​ for engaging in allegedly deceptive and abusive​ debt collection practices, in violation of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. §...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - November 2024 # 3

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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FTC Halts Debt Collector Over Alleged $7.6 Million Scheme

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Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner for engaging in deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. According to the FTC, the Georgia-based debt...more

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FTC Fines Bankrupt Crypto Services Provider Celsius $4.7B for Misrepresentations; Regulatory Agency Remains in Search for Civil...

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Deceptive advertisements, market manipulation, misappropriation of customer funds, and “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” sessions served as the catalysts of a civil enforcement action the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed...more

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CFPB Proposes Settlement with Debt Collector for Failing to Investigate Identity Theft Reports

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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, credit card companies may face increased scrutiny, as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Dave Uejio recently stated that "credit reports play a huge role in...more

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