March 26 2026

FTC Cleans Up Scammers’ Mess

The FTC is mailing over $1.7 million in refund checks to consumers harmed by AmeriDebt's fraudulent activities. This credit counseling and debt management scam ledĀ 60,813 consumersĀ to believe they would be receiving training on how to handle finances and credit, but instead left them out to dry. The refund checks being sent add to the $15 million the FTC has already sent for this scam alone. [9/19/14]

Risk Watch Plus Webinar 8: Complaint Management

Complaints: Why you shouldn’t shun them, but invite them! In this era of exploding complaint volume, this certificated webinar (see instructions in video for how to get your free certificate of completion) takes a look at the risks, evolution, and need for a management strategy to effectively deal with complaints. Before that, we cover what’s hot in compliance, as seen by the editors of Risk InboX. This week’s hot items: 1) HUD cancels Obama era Fair Housing rule; 2) “HMDA” for boards and management; and 3) CFPB has added a new dimension to its complaint database. Click here to watch now.

What is the AffirmX Platform?

Video What makes the patented AffirmX Risk Intel Platform different than anything else out there? Take the next 3 minutes to see what this revolutionary tool can do for your financial institution. Watch Video

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