Where the CFPB Appears to Be Heading with Its Snapshot of Seniors’ Debt Collection Complaints
With the CFPB's release of debt collection complaints from older consumers, it appears likely that it will use that data in support of its anticipated debt collection rulemaking. But as the agency has itself indicated on several occasions, it makes no effort to verify the accuracy of the complaints it receives. Hence, it is likely to base its rulemaking on unwarranted conclusions. [11/7/14]


