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Protecting Consumers from Debt Settlement Scams

Every year, countless people fall victim to fraudulent debt settlement companies that promise debt relief but only deliver financial harm. Scams like these are complex and difficult to understand, and leave individuals in even worse situations than before. We bring transparency and provide summaries of legal actions taken against these deceptive practices, and present these judgments in straightforward terms, making it easier for you to understand and be protected.

Understanding Investigatory Actions and Civil Investigative Demands

When investigating potential violations of Federal consumer financial laws, authorities have the power to issue Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to gather important information, and to request documents, emails, reports, written answers, or even oral testimony to support investigations. Each CID clearly outlines the alleged violation and the relevant laws involved.