Branding Arc announces the donation of marketing support aimed at increasing awareness for Stop Abuse. This contribution will help reach child sexual abuse victims who have been silenced during stay-at-home orders resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
The pandemic and subsequent school closures have kept children away from teachers and school personnel who often assist victims […]
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State Updates – Order and Rule Extensions
Washington, D.C. Extends COVID Order
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor of Washington, D.C. issued a ban on collections within its jurisdiction to last until 60 days after the emergency order is lifted. The […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year, unlike any other, Americans of every age are spending more and more time online. Working from home, meeting by Zoom, ordering groceries, and attending school have become a way of life rife with opportunities for identify theft. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds all of us to think […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and enters new phases, RMAI is committed to keeping you informed. We distribute weekly Member Alerts when warranted with guidance for our members. RMAI continues to maintain our COVID-19 resource page on the RMAI website, conveniently accessible without a member password. Included on this […]
Through October 28, 2020, Crown Asset Management (“CAM”) is matching each dollar donated to Feed the Frontlines, a program offered by Gourmet Innovations Catering & More. With this program, Gourmet Innovations is continuing their commitment to feeding Atlanta’s frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 28th is National First Responder’s Day. As frontline workers […]
RMAI extends its thoughts of support to all of those affected by Hurricane Delta. RMAI recommends all members temporarily suspend collection calls and communications to consumers in the portions of the states of Louisiana and Mississippi directly affected by the hurricane. Further, the State of Louisiana issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta 133 JBE 2020 which extends […]
On Monday September 29, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with state and federal law enforcement partners announced a nationwide law enforcement and outreach initiative to protect consumers from phantom debt collection and abusive and threatening debt collection practices. The initiative, called Operation Corrupt Collector, includes five FTC law enforcement actions, including two newly […]
Background: Earlier this spring, New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA or Department) adopted amendments related to how debt collectors must interact with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) consumers when collecting a debt. The amended rules, which were originally slated for a June 27, 2020, effective date, included a number of new requirements impacting letters; […]
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COVID Updates – Federal
Protections for Renters
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Among other protections, the CARES Act provided tenants in federally subsidized or federally […]
On Monday September 29, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners announced, Operation Corrupt Collector, a nationwide law enforcement and outreach initiative to protect consumers from phantom debt collection and abusive and threatening debt collection practices. This crackdown encompasses more than 50 enforcement actions against debt collectors brought […]