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Protecting consumers' data from identity thieves is one of the most important aspects of any business' day-to-day operations. With the growth of the ecommerce sector, many consumers have found themselves at risk of having sensitive

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is fining Republic Bank & Trust Company $2 million over its tax refund loan business, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.For the past 16 years, Republic has made short-term loans of $1,500

After Movie Gallery, the parent company of movie and video game rental chain Hollywood Video, filed for bankruptcy in 2010, it created a liquidating trust in order to collect approximately $244 million in outstanding debts owed by more than

Throughout recruitment, agencies and employers often conduct a variety of checks as part of the background screening process when hiring a new employee or considering a candidate for a new position within a company. These pre-employment screenings

Thanks to a newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, debt collection agencies will be under an increased level of scrutiny compared to previous years. The federal watchdog agency, which was established by a law passed last year,