FDCPA, FCRA & FTC News Archive

                



FDCPA, FCRA & FTC News Archive                                                                 


We're Still Learning How to Do Data Security Right
AmeriDebt founder Pukke admits to concealing funds
Officials have limited access to mental health records when issuing gun permits
FTC Bans Three 'Debt-Relief' Companies
FTC head promises no enforcement double-teaming
HomeAway and Vacation Rentals By Owner’s Confusing Review Policy
The Internet Browsing Cops
Ads In Bank Statements- Latest Targeting Controversy
Risks of Astroturfing and Online Endorsements
Customers Close Accounts to Protest Wall Street, Abusive Lending Practices
How to handle unethical debt collectors
Las Vegas judge freezes assets of Utah businessman in fraud case
Arkansas Attorney General warns of ‘rescue’ services
Is that Insurance Policy Necessary- 10 Insurance Rip-offs to Avoid
Debt Relief Companies Violate FTC Rule Forbidding Advance Fees
Access Offers Free Information Destruction Services in Support of National Data...
FTC Seeks Intervention in Las Vegas Man's Claims Against Utah Banks
15 Most Common FDCPA Violations
Wikipedia History of the FDCPA
Federal credit card debt relief still elusive- FTC provides respite
Debt Collection Improvement Act author Simpson to run for county council
'Tested Green' Certification Scam Busted by FTC 
Online credit card scam stole millions, pennies at a time 
FTC updates Congress on National Study of Credit Report Accuracy
FTC Putting The Bite On Internet Ad Cookies
Controversy over Whether Employers Using Credit Reports for...
My Car Solutions settlement with FTC bans robocaller from telemarketing
CONSUMER FINANCE- Blogging All The Way To The Bank
Is it Fair to Use Celebrity Endorsements on Credit Cards?
The Debt Collection Section of the FTC
Electronic Health Records Dramatically Increase Corporate Risk 
Banks feed off charges to undiscerning consumer base
Much-welcome relief from red flags rule
Don't fall prey to these work-at-home scams
Citibank Screws Up Money Transfers, Admits Fault, Calls Us 20 Times A Day
Settle your debts yourself
Credit card fraud may increase after holidays
New rule from Federal Trade Commission protects distressed homeowners
Docs fight FTC rules on identity theft
Virginia Job Offering - Loss Mitigation Specialist - State Department Federal...
FTC Sues Internet Companies for Credit Card, Debit Card Fraud
Part 1- For 2011, Protect Yourself By Following These Do's And Don'ts
Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Fair Debt Collection Violations by National ...
Are Homeowners Stupid or Mortgage Fraudsters Just Clever?
Do You Know The FDCPA?
FTC- Utah took in $275 million in alleged scams
Bank of America Case Lands in Federal Judge Dale Kimball's Court
KARL v. QUALITY LOAN SERVICE- Plaintiff alleges several defects in the NOD
FTC Implements New Rules for Loan Modification Companies
Is SS income safe from creditor?
FTC banning up-front loan mortgage modification fees
Judge Says Government Is Immune From Debt Claim
Consumer Protections from Mortgage Relief Scams Begin Today
Adopting new regulatory standards in the US Healthcare Industry
FTC Consumer Protection Laws Make Credit Card Debt Negotiation Easier 
FTC busts Internet marketer
How Debt-Settlement Companies Skirt the New FTC Rules
More Than 400 Lawsuits Against Agencies, Creditors In 15-Day Period
Federal Government Credit Card Debt Relief - President Obama and ...
FTC clearing path for better web marketing
Cost order 'vindicates Feltex directors'
Do Not Track us, say internet users
Debt settlement companies dodge FTC rule prohibiting fees
FTC sues Internet companies for credit card, debit card scam
Allstate suit alleges network of medical care fraud
Debt settlement companies skirt new rules
Obama Signs Red Flags Bill
Judge Says Government Is Immune From Debt Claim
Another lawsuit filed over HOA debt collection fees
Phillips & Cohen Associates Launches EstateSource™
FTC Staff Submits Comments to Federal Reserve on Making Fair Lending...
FTC's Privacy Proposals Worth a Look
FTC works to rein in mortgage relief service scams
FTC Urged To Prevent Pillaging Of Consumers
Internet Explorer to include Do Not Track Feature
Telemarketing Sales Rule
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz On The Cyber-Stalkers Violating Our Privacy
FTC Halts Operation That Posed As Government Agencies
Sweepstakes Scam Shut Down by FTC
FTC sues firms over robo-dialing Companies ignored do not call list
IC3 Issues Alert on Telephone Payday Loan Scam
Red Flag Rule Enforcement Begins Dec. 31 
Everyone Is Rushing To Stop FTC's Do Not Track Registry
The FTC Shuts Down Lower-Your-Rate Robocallers
Lawyers win exemption from identity theft rules
The FTC Promises an End to History Sniffing
Veterinarians to be Exempt from Red Flags Rule
Safely storing confidential customer data in the cloud
FTC Issues Guide for Businesses on Securing Digital Copiers
FTC’s Do Not Track Proposal Elicits Strong Reactions  
Feds Looking to Strengthen Telemarketing Sales Rule
Charges of Deception Filed Against Local Mortgage Relief Company
IE9 Do Not Track Feature Prone to User Error
Lying telemarketers busted
Lawsuit Filed Over Browser History Privacy Scandal
FTC Takes Aim At Alleged Robocall Scheme, Shuts Down Firms
FTC Proposes Online Protection Mechanism
Feasibility of FTC 'Do-Not-Track' Option In Doubt
In Online Privacy Plan, the Opt-Out Question Looms
FTC makes gift cards easier to use
Senate votes to exempt lawyers, doctors from Red Flags  
Internet privacy debate hits Congress
FTC Cracks Down on Dallas-Area Debt Relief Firms
FTC Official Says Agency Is Monitoring Google's Practices
FTC proposes Do Not Track tool for Web marketing
Should Marketers Be Worried About New FTC Proposal?
Pile of Sensitive Documents Found Near Bridge
FTC to release 'do not track' report on Web privacy
FTC Issues Final Rule Protecting Consumers Against Mortgage Scams
FTC Shuts Down Web Site Touting Grants To Pay Debts
Privacy Advocates Call for FTC Action
Hiding Online Footprints
FTC settles with websites offering false government grant information
FTC clamps down on mortgage modification scammers
Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals
FTC Takes On Debt-Collectors
Debt Settlement Scams- New FTC Laws Protect Consumers from Fraud
Pull the Other One, FTC Says
Lifelock customers to receive settlement checks
FTC bans advance fees for mortgage relief
Death and Debts
Federal Trade Commission privacy report expected in November
Feds Target Multiple Mortgage Relief Scams
FTC Takes On Debt-Collectors 
FTC Hires Hacker to Help With Privacy Issues - It Didn't Last
Cybersecurity best practices, policy issues discussed at Caucus
FTC becomes aware there is an Internet
How Countrywide Profited on Foreclosures
Leak sheds more light on Internet privacy proposals
FTC's new chief technologist to shape online privacy policy
Red Flag Rules catch card offices by surprise
Court Shutters International Robocall Operation
Privacy advocates want do not track option on Internet
Payday Loans Pay Penalties for Canadian Lenders
Prior settlement agreement bars subsequent FCRA lawsuit
FTC Appoints Cool Hacker as First Chief Technologist
New debt settlement protections enacted by FTC
A Legal Primer For Online Promotion
Fed Unveils Guide To Credit Scores Ahead Of New Rules
FTC and Commerce disagree on online privacy strategy
FTC's Do-Not-Track System Lacks Mandate
International Fraud Awareness Week
New FTC Rule Embraced by ADMA
Task Force issues warning on timeshare fraud
FTC Extends "Deceased Debt" Collections Comment Period
Five tips for securing company data
DIY debt resolution the best way
ReconTrust, Bank of America Named in Class Action Violation of Fair Debt...
Outrageous hacks perpetrated by the FTC's new Chief Technologist
How Are You Protected by Federal Law?
Google data privacy statements appease the FTC, provokes U.K.
Felten appointed to post at Federal Trade Commission
The Money Trail
FTC May Allow Debt Collectors To Target Families of Deceased
White House panel to examine internet information privacy
Covenant Debt Solutions Applauds New Business Model...
Meaningful Involvement Doctrine Should Not Exist Under The FDCPA  
FTC Grants Amendment in Tax Debt Relief Ruling 
White House Internet privacy committee puts out charter
Disagreement in Congress and the FTC Over How to Prevent Identity Theft
The Long Reach Of The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
FTC recommends more banking information to consumers
West Virginia Recovers Funds From Three Debt Settlement Firms
First CDM Ahead of the Curve on FTC Guidelines
FRAZIER v. HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.
Psst...Hey Buddy, Wanna Sell a Timeshare?
Privacy Advocates Blast FTC's Inaction Over Street View Spying
Make money at home business opportunities to be policed by FTC
FTC Grants a Last-Minute Reprieve to Tax Debt Relief Industry
Naked Access, Offshore Tax, Robo-Signers - Compliance
Feds Seek Input on PHR Privacy
Credit check for employment stirs debate
Tax Relief Providers Seek Clarification From New FTC Debt Settlement Regulations
Industry Self-Regulation Will Likely Be FTC’s Recommendation
Rotenberg Says FTC Should Examine Privacy on Facebook
CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) v. RHOADES
Avoiding Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Claims
Work From Home Scams Are Prime Recruiting Areas for Cyber Criminals
FTC Do Not Track List is Technologically Feasible But
Identity Theft 'Protection' Services Not Always Worth the Cost 
Web-based Tax Software Firm Applauds FTC Rules on Debt Deception
FTC Testifies on the Rights of Employees Under the FCRA
FTC shoots down cyber-vultures at Google Money Tree
Collection Lawsuits Spike In Late September
Identity Theft Seen as Threat by Poll Respondents
New FTC Ruling Goes Into Effect Oct. 27
FTC raises red flags on proposed cybersecurity...
New FTC Ruling Goes Into Effect Oct. 27
FTC wants to end cell bill surprises
IRS applauds Federal Trade Commission's shut down of American Tax Relief
FTC Files Comments on FCC's Proposed Cyber Security Certification...
FTC Issues Final Rules to Protect Consumers in Credit Card Debt
Companies defend their online privacy protections
FTC tax-relief scam bust causes collateral damage
IRS Insider Perspective on Debt Relief Industry Shakedown
Foreclosure Fraud 101 - Why Are Servicers So Bad at This Job?
FTC takes down few debt settlement scams
FTC unlocks charges against online data broker
Feds seeking relief for customers of American Tax Relief
How The FTC Is Looking Out For Debtors In 2010
Too good to be true
FTC to Consider Online 'Do Not Track' Marketing List
Wedding show faker pleads guilty to fraud, ID theft
Former FTC Employee Files Complaint Over Google Privacy
F.T.C. Accuses Tax Relief Company of Empty Promises
Technology Firms Support Privacy Bill
Payday Loan Marketer Settles FTC Charges
Feds Shut Down an East Haven Work From Home Scam
FTC cracking down on tax relief scam
SIMMONS v. ROUNDUP FUNDING
All in the family - Parents stealing kids' identities
FTC has new rules for debt settlement firms
Marketing groups to let consumers limit web tracking
Fair Debt Attorney Sergei Lemberg Applauds Sen. Al Franken
Foreclosure rescue scams still going strong
FTC Cracks Down on Debt Settlement Companies
FTC issues proposed rule on deceptive mortgage ads
Even people in debt have rights
Family Focus  -  Identity Theft
Crooks 'cram' phone bills with bogus charges
How New FTC Laws Affect Debt Relief Options
FTC v. PEOPLES CREDIT FIRST, LLC
Debt Settlement Companies Can No Longer Claim “Non Profit” Status
FTC Seeks to Ban Deceptive Mortgage Ads...
Global privacy enforcement authorities launch co-op...
Sen. Al Franken Plans to Introduce FDCPA Reforms
Plaintiff failed to state claims against creditor...
FTC Supports Data Protection Bill
Debt Settlement Protections For Consumers Begin Today
FTC Testifies on Data Security Legislation
FTC can stop the debt collectors from calling
People Search Company Settles with FTC over Deceptive Service
Rules changes limit charges by debt-relief firms
Fake site helps people spot loan scams
Halo Financial Aligned With Debt Relief Industry Reform...
FTC Settles Privacy Complaint Against Online Data Broker
KOSKELLA v. BRAGG
Originators, intended beneficiaries have no attachable interest ...
Why releasing a child’s S.S. number is a ‘terrible idea’
A global privacy network is launched
FTC Study Finds ATM Alarms Likely No Real Help
Code that tracks users’ browsing prompts lawsuits
U.S. v. CAY
'Cookies' Cause Bitter Backlash
PayingPaul.com Explains New Debt Relief Rules
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