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Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in medical debt hearing

Vincennes Sun-Commercial 21 Aug 2025
Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals and other health care providers to collect what’s owed ... .
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‘That’s all they care about, is money’: Childcare chain sets debt collectors on assaulted kid’s mother

Sydney Morning Herald 15 Aug 2025
Corporate childcare chain Edge Early Learning is facing further scrutiny, while a NSW inquiry has unearthed a case of a baby being dropped and parents not notified ....
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Debt collector jailed for stabbing St Andrews kebab shop boss

The Courier 11 Aug 2025
Yusuf Eroglu was locked up for three and a half years after being convicted after a two-week-long trial ... .
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5 moves to make if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector

CBS News 11 Aug 2025
If a debt collector freezes your bank account, here's what you can do to regain access and resolve the situation ... .
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Eon ignored my aunt’s faulty smart meter, then sent debt collectors

The Times/The Sunday Times 30 Jul 2025
Yet that wasn’t the end of your saga because you got another threatening letter from the debt collector. I spoke to Eon again and have been reassured that the debt collector has now closed the case.
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Debt collector convicted and fined for misleading conduct (New Zealand Commerce Commission)

Public Technologies 23 Jul 2025
) Home News and events News and updates Debt collector convicted and fined for misleading conduct Debt collector convicted and fined for misleading conduct ... "Not only are debt collectors in a ...
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Debt Collector Convicted And Fined For Misleading Conduct

Scoop 22 Jul 2025
Competition, Fair Trading and Credit General Manager Vanessa Horne says debt collectors have the right to pursue money legitimately owed but must do so fairly and honestly and not exploit their position over vulnerable consumers ... .
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Auckland debt collector fined $115.5k for misleading conduct

NewstalkZB 22 Jul 2025
Commerce Commission competition, fair trading and credit general manager Vanessa Horne said that debt collectors have the right to pursue money legitimately but must do so fairly and honestly and not exploit their position over vulnerable consumers.
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Does Hong Kong loan shark law proposal lack bite needed to tame debt collectors?

The Star 14 Jul 2025
Lawmakers urge end to 'vicious cycle' where lenders dish out risky loans knowing they can use aggressive enforcement tactics Read full story ... .
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Does Hong Kong’s loan shark law proposal lack bite needed to tame debt collectors?

South China Morning Post 08 Jul 2025
... not tackle the root problem of unruly debt collectors, according to lawmakers and legal experts.
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How long can debt collectors garnish your wages for?

CBS News 07 Jul 2025
Wage garnishment doesn't last forever, but understanding the rules can help you regain control of your paycheck ... .
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5 options to consider if your debt dispute is denied by a debt collector

CBS News 30 Jun 2025
If your debt dispute with a collection agency didn't work, don't panic. Just consider these options instead ... .
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Hong Kong loan shark syndicate that hired teen debt collectors broken up

South China Morning Post 26 Jun 2025
... three women, aged between 16 and 62, in connection with 29 cases related to illegal debt collection.
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