Tagged: harassment

CFPB Issues $4M in Penalties, Permanent Bans Against Predatory Collection Ring: Report

On May 23, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with the New York Attorney General, filed a proposed judgment “against a debt collection enterprise with a history of deception and harassment to pay $4 million and be permanently banned from the debt… Read More

Open Banking Implementation in UK Could be Improved by Stronger Leadership, Oversight: Report

Earlier this month the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provided an update on the current state of open banking in the region. It comes after the release of a report from an independent investigator of allegations against the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE)…. Read More

HeartMob Battles Online Harassment With Real-Time Support And By Empowering Bystanders

Twitter recently banned harassing and violent language, such as direct threats and tweets promoting violence toward others. The company’s expanded policy is part of a growing recognition of online harassment issues, and the significant negative effects felt by victims (ex. Zelda Williams). Now, a platform providing real-time support to individuals experiencing online… Read More

Failed Kickstarter Creator Pleads: Stop “Showing Up At My Door”

Did the Creator of the Eventorbot Share a Glimpse Into Crowdfunding’s Dark Side? Frankfort, Illinois resident Duy Dang took to Kickstarter in September of 2012 seeking $25,000 in funding for something called the Eventorbot, described as an “open-source 3D printer.” Between September 12th and October… Read More

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