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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself

Jan. 13, 2025 16:24 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of impersonators asking for identifying details, according to Karina...

How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

Jan. 07, 2025 16:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans, according to a rule the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized Tuesday. ...

Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

Jan. 07, 2025 08:33 AM EST

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans, according to a final rule announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule will remove $49 billion...