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Credit reporting issues dominate consumer complaints

Also: Why “kitchen-table” firearm dealers receive some of the toughest penalties

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Hard Reset newsletter

Medical debt, back rent and fraud: Consumer issues rose with the pandemic

Last year, consumers reported more issues with credit reports and debt collection.

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 News
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Some courts are using this online tool to end debt collection cases faster. But is it working?

Could the pandemic make civil courts easier to navigate?

Some advocates for self-help centers think covid-19 may have created an opening to make courts more accessible.

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 News

Why we’re shifting away from factchecking – and toward in-depth reporting

This moment calls for more investigative reporting.

Posted on April 29, 2020April 28, 2020 Big If True newsHard Reset newsletter

Increase in illegal debt collection tactics and scams looms on the horizon

Debt collection lawsuits are also expected to accelerate.

Posted on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 News

Hard Reset Episode Seven: Illegal debt collection tactics

How collection agents posed as law enforcement and court officials to collect millions of dollars from consumers across the country

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 Fact checkHard Reset podcastNews
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Three debt collection companies banned from industry after illegal scheme that impacted millions of consumers

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CFPB: New York law firm filed debt collection suits ‘on a massive scale’ without confirming allegations were correct

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