Why this fired CFPB employee worries for consumers if agency shuttered
Nick Hand, who is among dozens of fired CFPB workers, worries that if it stays that way, scammers and price gougers will gain a big advantage.
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Nick Hand, who is among dozens of fired CFPB workers, worries that if it stays that way, scammers and price gougers will gain a big advantage.
CBS News Philadelphia has told you about warnings from officials concerning debt relief and credit repair scams. Now we are following up and refunds are coming to tens of thousands of people in the Tri-State area who were charged illegal fees, according to the federal government. Josh Sidorowicz reports with more including how to find out if you qualify.
Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.