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Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment Headline from Fox7 Austin
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
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Insider
Debt collectors are allowed to DM you on social media now ↗ (opens Insider) Published Nov 30, 2021
Insider's feed description Debt collectors have to identify debtors straight away if they make contact on social media and their messages have to be private.
CBS News
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Nov 30, 2021
CBS News's feed description Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Fast Company
Debt collectors can now pursue you on social media about your outstanding debts ↗ (opens Fast Company) Published Nov 30, 2021
Fast Company's feed description New regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that were established under Trump make it A-OK for collectors to DM you about money owed.
Fox7 Austin
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment ↗ (opens Fox7 Austin) Published Dec 1, 2021
Same headline from 5 more outlets Fox7 Austin's feed description The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
NBC New York
Debt Collectors Can Now Contact You on Social Media ↗ (opens NBC New York) Published Dec 1, 2021
Same headline from 6 more outlets NBC New York's feed description The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new Debt Collection Rule allows debt collectors to message people on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in an attempt to collect a debt.
Wfmy News 2
Debt collectors can now message you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & more ↗ (opens Wfmy News 2) Published Dec 1, 2021
Wfmy News 2's feed description Debt Collection Rule allows for debt collectors to even friend you on Facebook.
NBC News
Debt collectors can use social media to reach borrowers ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Dec 1, 2021
NBC News's feed description Debt collectors can now use social media to send direct messages to borrowers who owe, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled.
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