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Debt Collectors And Banks Follow You On Facebook,
Twitter
In the wake of stiffer regulations, some collectors and
financial institutions have turned to the social
networking as a way to locate debtors and to drum up
brand new business. However, federal regulators are
looking into restricting the practice.
Getting past all the regulations
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, established more
than 30 years ago, protects consumers from many
abusive collection methods. However, those laws were
established long before there was such a thing as the
Internet or social networking. Therefore, the rules have
been spongy on the matter.
The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals is
an international trade association that Mark Schiffman
is part of. He explained that member companies should
not use social media because the rules are not clear.
Social media used by some
The advice is obviously not required, so many do not
listen.
The practices were discussed by attorney Billy Howard in
Bloomberg.
"You get a friend request from some chick in a bikini,"
Howard said. "You say yes, and then somebody says 'by
the way, I'm a debt collector.'"
Some say the practice at times borders on stalking or
harassment.
Federal experts looking at the issue
The CFPB and the Federal Trade Commission are looking
into regulating how, or even if, debt collectors should be
legally allowed to pursue debtors on Facebook, Twitter,
Google Plus and LinkedIn.
Consumers will be able to easily complain about any
issues with rules on debt collection companies already,
but apparently that will have to be expanded.
Looking at banks more closely
There are also ways the public can weigh in on how
financial instructions use social media. This is something
the Federal Banking institutions Examination Council is
looking at and wants public opinion. Go to:
Their website
The CFPB points out that 30 million Americans are being
pursued by collectors, and about $12 billion in revenue
is made in the Accounts Receivable Management
industry annually. That a lot of cash and a lot of abuse.
Speak your mind
Consumers who feel they are being harassed by debt
collectors should report the activity on line or by
telephone to the CFPB or the Federal Trade Commission.
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Debt Collectors And Banks Follow You On Facebook, Twitter

  • 1. Debt Collectors And Banks Follow You On Facebook, Twitter
  • 2. In the wake of stiffer regulations, some collectors and financial institutions have turned to the social networking as a way to locate debtors and to drum up brand new business. However, federal regulators are looking into restricting the practice.
  • 3. Getting past all the regulations
  • 4. The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, established more than 30 years ago, protects consumers from many abusive collection methods. However, those laws were established long before there was such a thing as the Internet or social networking. Therefore, the rules have been spongy on the matter.
  • 5. The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals is an international trade association that Mark Schiffman is part of. He explained that member companies should not use social media because the rules are not clear.
  • 7. The advice is obviously not required, so many do not listen.
  • 8. The practices were discussed by attorney Billy Howard in Bloomberg.
  • 9. "You get a friend request from some chick in a bikini," Howard said. "You say yes, and then somebody says 'by the way, I'm a debt collector.'"
  • 10. Some say the practice at times borders on stalking or harassment.
  • 11. Federal experts looking at the issue
  • 12. The CFPB and the Federal Trade Commission are looking into regulating how, or even if, debt collectors should be legally allowed to pursue debtors on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and LinkedIn.
  • 13. Consumers will be able to easily complain about any issues with rules on debt collection companies already, but apparently that will have to be expanded.
  • 14. Looking at banks more closely
  • 15. There are also ways the public can weigh in on how financial instructions use social media. This is something the Federal Banking institutions Examination Council is looking at and wants public opinion. Go to:
  • 17. The CFPB points out that 30 million Americans are being pursued by collectors, and about $12 billion in revenue is made in the Accounts Receivable Management industry annually. That a lot of cash and a lot of abuse.
  • 19. Consumers who feel they are being harassed by debt collectors should report the activity on line or by telephone to the CFPB or the Federal Trade Commission.