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Showing posts with label Consumer Bureau. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Consumer Bureau. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Debt Collectors Contacting You by Social Media?

 Yes, yes they can - here's more on a new rule that allows debt collectors to reach out to consumers via social media channels:


Who is that sliding into your DMs? It could be a debt collector, thanks to a rule implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that went into effect this month. The rule was codified during the tenure of Trump Administration CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger.


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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Should Banks End Overdraft Fees?

 Advocates at Consumer Federation of America (CFA) are calling on banks across the nation — especially the biggest banks with the greatest reach — to end the practice of charging fees for overdrafts. The push from CFA comes a day after Capital One announced it will stop charging the fees.

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