Tell CFPB: Protect Consumers,
Not Abusive Debt Collectors:
Deadline: 19 August
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed debt collection rule (Docket CFPB-2019-0022) would let debt collectors text you or email you without permission, and let them contact you up to 7 times per week, per debt, and would also let them file suits over debts without confirming the debtor’s identity or amount owed. The CFPB is accepting public comments on the new rule until August 19.
Please take action today - Submit your comments on Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022
And Spread the Word!
Encourage others in your network to help preserve strong consumer protections!
Click the "Download File" link just below to see what's wrong with the proposed rule and the changes needed!
Not Abusive Debt Collectors:
Deadline: 19 August
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed debt collection rule (Docket CFPB-2019-0022) would let debt collectors text you or email you without permission, and let them contact you up to 7 times per week, per debt, and would also let them file suits over debts without confirming the debtor’s identity or amount owed. The CFPB is accepting public comments on the new rule until August 19.
Please take action today - Submit your comments on Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022
And Spread the Word!
Encourage others in your network to help preserve strong consumer protections!
Click the "Download File" link just below to see what's wrong with the proposed rule and the changes needed!
| cfpb-debt-collection-rule-summary-2019.pdf |
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Subject:I'm buying your coffee
Dear S_____
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