Court to decide if Elliott-owned firm can enforce Funding Circle debtsA High Court ruling could impact Azzurro Associates' ability to pursue debt collection against small business directors under potentially flawed guarantees.
'Fantasy' Tabloid: MTA Slams 'Egregious and Misleading' Post Story - But Then Admits Rise In Toll Evasion - Streetsblog New York CityMTA officials dispute claims of significant yearly toll losses, asserting they collect 96% of owed tolls and mischaracterizing the financial impact of toll evasion.
Top Challenges in International Debt Collection and How UK Businesses Can Overcome ThemInternational debt collection poses unique challenges including language, legal, and cultural barriers that businesses must navigate for successful recovery efforts.
Decades after getting a child-care bursary from Ontario, this woman was told to pay it back | CBC NewsA woman faces repayment demands for a child-care bursary she received 30 years ago, struggling to provide receipts she believes were submitted.
Developers feared violence against their ... test account?Inadequate testing practices can lead to humorous yet serious consequences, highlighting the importance of separating testing environments from real financial systems.
Native American patients are sent to collections for debts the government owesNative Americans face systemic billing issues despite federal law ensuring free healthcare through the Indian Health Service, impacting their financial stability and credit.
With medical debt burdening millions, a financial regulator steps in to helpCFPB expanding to protect patients from medical debt.Rules being developed to exclude medical debt from consumer credit reports.
Native American patients are sent to collections for debts the government owesNative Americans face systemic billing issues despite federal law ensuring free healthcare through the Indian Health Service, impacting their financial stability and credit.
With medical debt burdening millions, a financial regulator steps in to helpCFPB expanding to protect patients from medical debt.Rules being developed to exclude medical debt from consumer credit reports.
LatAm startup Vambe sees ARR skyrocket after pivot to conversational AI | TechCrunchVambe successfully pivoted from a debt collection CRM to a communication tool using AI agents, responding to customer demand for enhanced engagement.
"Minimum Payment Due," by Said SayrafiezadehThe frustration of dealing with persistent collection calls reflects deeper issues of personal financial management and societal pressures.
fromianVisits3 months agoForeign embassy congestion charge debt to TfL now exceeds 150 millionOverseas embassies in London owe £152 million in congestion charges, challenging their obligation due to diplomatic immunity.
'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'Rachel Canning's ordeal with Dart Charge shows systemic issues in customer service and debt collection practices.
Dad-of-three visited by debt collectors after he paid ULEZ charge on wrong dayAdministrative errors in payment systems can lead to serious financial repercussions, including debt collection visits.
Sex doll and 10,000 cacti: The bizarre things sold by Sweden's bailiffsThe Swedish Enforcement Agency auctions various assets, including unique items like a life-size sex doll, to settle unpaid debts.The agency does not make moral judgments on auctioned items, focusing solely on their legality and value.
Outrage amid further increase in bailiffs handling unpaid council tax casesHaringey Council's bailiff referrals for unpaid council tax have increased despite ethical debt policies, raising questions about their effectiveness.
Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.
Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collectionCouncil tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.
Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collectionCouncil tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
Couple billed 12,000 for non-existent leak describe four-year torture'A couple endured a four-year ordeal with water companies over a mistaken 12,000 charge for a non-existent leak, reflecting severe distress and mishandling.
Oldham family 'put off' from Toby Carvery after 170 fineDeclan Morton faced a £170 parking charge despite having a receipt from Toby Carvery, raising concerns about communication and management of parking policies.
Couple billed 12,000 for non-existent leak describe four-year torture'A couple endured a four-year ordeal with water companies over a mistaken 12,000 charge for a non-existent leak, reflecting severe distress and mishandling.
Oldham family 'put off' from Toby Carvery after 170 fineDeclan Morton faced a £170 parking charge despite having a receipt from Toby Carvery, raising concerns about communication and management of parking policies.
UK watchdogs say they will take action against threatening' debt collectorsRegulators warn against harmful debt collection practicesConsumers vulnerable to mental health effects of debt collection
Bfree, a Nigerian startup enabling lenders recover debt ethically, gets $3M backing | TechCrunchBfree was founded in Nigeria to introduce ethical debt recovery methods in response to aggressive retrieval techniques by digital lenders.The startup has successfully raised $6.5 million in funding and expanded its customer base to major banks in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.