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Watch Massachusetts AG MA Sep 12, 2026

Debt Collection Consent Judgment

The Massachusetts Attorney General filed a proposed consent judgment to permanently bar a debt buyer/operator from collection activities due to several alleged violations.

The Massachusetts Attorney General filed a proposed consent judgment to permanently bar a debt buyer/operator from collection activities due to several alleged violations.

What changed

The proposed judgment seeks to prohibit future debt collection activities by the involved parties.

Compliance perspective

Debt collectors should ensure they are licensed and complying with state laws to avoid similar enforcement actions.

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    Debt Collection Consent Judgment

    The Massachusetts Attorney General filed a proposed consent judgment to permanently bar a debt buyer/operator from collection activities due to several alleged violations.