CFPB Distributes $1.8 Billion in Refunds to Credit Repair Victims
TL;DR
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers who were charged illegal fees by credit repair companies, including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com. This marks the largest distribution from the CFPB's victims relief fund, which is financed by civil penalties from companies violating consumer protection laws. The distribution follows a legal judgment against these companies for violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Payments will be sent to affected consumers without requiring any action from them.
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