CFPBProposed Rule
Fair Credit Reporting Act (Regulation V): Identity Theft and Coerced Debt; Extension of Comment Period
Finance & Banking
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Summary
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing updates to rules that protect people from identity theft and unfair debt collection practices tied to their credit reports. The agency extended the deadline for the public to submit feedback on these proposed changes, giving people more time to weigh in on how credit reporting companies and debt collectors should handle stolen identities and coerced debts.
Key Points
- 1The CFPB proposed new protections for people whose identities are stolen and used to take out fraudulent loans or credit accounts
- 2The rule addresses situations where debt collectors pressure people to pay debts that aren't actually theirs or resulted from identity theft
- 3The comment period—the time when the public can submit opinions to influence the final rule—has been extended, giving more people a chance to participate
- 4These changes would require credit reporting companies and debt collectors to handle identity theft cases more carefully and fairly
- 5The regulation affects credit reporting agencies, debt collectors, and millions of consumers who may experience identity theft or dispute debts
Key Dates
Published
March 7, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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