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August

24
2023
Industry News

CFPB Poised to Significantly Expand the Reach of the Fair Credit Reporting Act

On August 15, 2023, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra announced that the CFPB will be moving forward with a rulemaking next month to expand the categories of data subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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August

23
2023
Industry News

FTC Announces Claims Process for Consumers Whose Credit Reports Were Misused by Home Security Firm Vivint

The Federal Trade Commission is sending notices to more than 9,000 people that they may be eligible for compensation stemming from the Commission’s settlement with home security company Vivint Smart Home, Inc. over charges that the company misused credit reports to help customers to obtain financing.

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August

23
2023
Industry News

Homeowner Files Cert Petition Over Whether an HOA Assessment Qualifies as a “Credit Transaction” under the FCRA

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether a homeowner association (HOA) assessment constitutes a “credit transaction” under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which would open up an inquiry to the fundamental scope of one of the FCRA’s most important permissible purposes.

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August

23
2023
Industry News

Citadel Credit Union Commits to Donating $1 Million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia With Renewal of Parkway Run & Walk Sponsorship

EXTON, Pa., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Credit Union has announced it will renew its longstanding, award-winning partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) by signing on as presenting sponsor of the CHOP Parkway Run & Walk through 2027. Through this sponsorship, Citadel has committed to donating at least $1 million over four years to support breakthrough pediatric cancer research at the Cancer Center at CHOP.

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August

23
2023
Trends

Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry.

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