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Rockville, MD
Joined January 2015
Can't wait to see you guys at camp again next year! Stay sweet! @WJBadger @LesCBender @collins_tim xitter.cf/djciskey/status/758756…
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"Do not make rules based on the acts of a few bad players."
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What is happening right now?
We spend a LOT of time on monthly peer calls talking about and strategizing about this EXACT issue. xitter.cf/LesCBender/status/7587…
Fraudulent debt settlement firms are also harming consumers, says consumer advocate, #CFPB
"We want 2 collect from the rt ppl, not the wrong ppl." Y. Garcia This gets lost so often. No one wants to collect from the wrong consumer.
Yvonne Garcia of Progressive (debt collector) states looking for clear rules and guidance - require accountability, #CFPB
What's the consensus of others in the ARM industry on this? Should they be exempt? If so, why? xitter.cf/LesCBender/status/7587…
Credit unions representative believes first party collectors should be exempt from FDCPA Rulemaking, #CFPB
So weird people haven't had a chance to read a 117-page doc released today before appearing in today's hearing... [sarcasm emoji]
Meanwhile, we applauded Kelly O'Brien. xitter.cf/JuneColeman15/status/7…
#CAC Kelly O'Brien applauds efforts to create clear rules so that collectors are not caught in the grey areas. #NARCA
3rd Gen agency owner expresses hope that CFPB rules will reduce gray areas under the FDCPA, #CFPB
"This is not a Q&A--" "Yes, but what if it was?"
Like, for instance, Gina or Kelly? @CompliancePF
HOW COME NONE OF THE PEOPLE WHOSE NAMES I KNOW ARE SHOWING UP?
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Oh. Right. AFTER. Afterafterafter. Certainly not ::during:: [hides chocolate-smeared face] xitter.cf/WJBadger/status/758745…
[nods in your direction] xitter.cf/RozanneAndersen/status…
Not sure if the trade associations are making compelling arguments or even novel arguments but at least we are at the table.
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Especially compared with the packed house of the Payday Lending hearing. @CompliancePF
Guys, that room is ::spare::, isn't it?
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Compliance PF retweeted
Broad statements can be dangerous slippery slopes xitter.cf/wjbadger/status/758739…
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So much hangs on the idea/concept of "harassment" -- I'll be interested in the public comment section.
"Difference between legitimate collection agencies and scammers." -- LINDA GUINN!!!