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Debt Collection ‘Factory’ Preyed On Broke Americans: Lawsuit

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Soul Brother

By Hunter Stuart A federal watchdog is suing a collection agency that allegedly operated like a “factory” churning out lawsuits against cash-strapped borrowers, often using misleading, deceptive and illegal practices. The suit is the latest effort by regulators to crack … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Prevent Debt Collectors from Contacting You on Facebook

Posted on April 12, 2011 by The Soul Brother

The world is smaller and more connected with technology, especially social media. Debt-collectors are also refining their techniques and extending their tentacles into the social media arena. Just in March, Judge W. Douglas Baird ordered Mark One Financial to NOT USE Facebook … Continue reading →

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