CFPB Fines Companies $2.5 Million for Targeting Servicemembers
Three companies have been charged with conducting abusive practices against servicemembers in regards to debt collection. The CFPB has ordered these companies to pay $2.5 million in consumer redress efforts and $100,000 in civil penalties. Director Cordray emphasized, "our nation's servicemembers deserve better than to be targeted with illegal collections tactics when they are struggling to pay their bills." [12/19/14]


