New York’s FAIR (Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices) Act takes effect on February 17, 2026, and it materially increases legal risk for collection agencies by treating “unfair” and “abusive” debt collection practices as violations of the state’s ...

Maryland and federal authorities say a multimillion-dollar fraud investigation has uncovered a gold bar scam that was run through three illegal call centers in India and stole nearly 50 million dollars from victims across the U.S. What investigators say happened ...

Longtime outdoor apparel retailer Eddie Bauer may close its 200 brick-and-mortar storefronts across North America as its retail operator looks to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report. Eddie Bauer’s retail operator is preparing to file for Chapter 11 ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has shifted its entity oversight toward a narrower, more risk‑focused and resource‑constrained model built around a new “humility” framing and reduced examination footprint. What changed in CFPB oversight The CFPB is resuming supervision and ...

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — An investigation by Kompas Daily found that high-profile debt collection is not a rogue activity. This practice is carried out through careful planning, digital research, field security, and anticipation of criminal risks. Pressure is orchestrated to remain ...

Buy now, pay later options have become a common sight at checkout, showing up everywhere from clothing and concert tickets to groceries and big-ticket electronics.The payment plans promise convenience, allowing shoppers to take home what they want immediately while spreading ...

On January 29, 2026, a group of eleven Republican delegates in the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced House Bill 4909, titled “Relating to consumer protection from fraudulent telephone solicitation.” If enacted, this bill would significantly alter the regulatory environment ...

The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) increased from 7.30% in December to January by 17 basis points to 7.47%, according to new data from Trepp Inc. One year ago, the overall CMBS delinquency rate was 6.56%. “The increase ...

TransUnion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RealNetworks’ mobile division, aiming to make business and consumer mobile communications safer and more reliable by strengthening its voice, messaging, and analytics capabilities. The company said the transaction will enhance fraud prevention ...