August 18th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged a Dallas debt collection firm with violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This enforcement action is in response to 75 complaints filed with the AG office, as well as 72 complaints registered with the Better Business Bureau. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 24th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
The NC legislature unanimously passed HB 2188, which becomes effective October 1, 2008 following Governor Easley’s signature. This bill protects unsuspecting consumers from rogue behaviors of mortgage brokers. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Consumer Protection, Homeownership | 1 Comment »
June 3rd, 2008 by Kenneth Long
Online bill pay is a great feature that allows you to send electronic payments. If you use the service, it is likely that you have also checked your checking account balance online. Relying on this information can cost you dearly, since your account balance may not be updated to reflect payments sent today. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 2nd, 2008 by Kenneth Long
In a shocking class action settlement totalling $10 billion, TransUnion may be required to give an estimated 160 million consumers free access to their credit reports and credit scores. The penalty is in response to the selling of private credit information of consumers. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Consumer Protection, Credit Scores | 1 Comment »
