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We’re ordering JP Morgan Chase to refund $50 million and stop collecting on 528,000 accounts

Today we’re ordering JP Morgan Chase to stop illegal debt collections practices. Along with the Attorneys General in 47 states and the District of Columbia, we found that Chase sold credit card accounts to debt buyers that included amounts that were inaccurate or debts not owed by the consumer. Debt buyers then sought to collect the faulty debts it purchased from Chase. We’re ordering Chase to reform its debt sales practices to prohibit it from selling certain types of debt, like old or disputed debts, and “zombie debt” which are debts that debt collectors repeatedly attempt to collect, even when it’s not collectible. Chase will also have to provide specific documentation to debt buyers when it does sell debts, and must prohibit its debt buyers from re-selling debts they buy from Chase.

Chase also filed more than 528,000 lawsuits against consumers to collect on debts, often using sworn documents that were “robo-signed” and not verified for accuracy. As a result, Chase must refund at least $50 million to consumers, stop collecting on all of these accounts, and include specific information when filing debt collection lawsuits in the future. Chase must also pay $136 million in penalties and payments to the CFPB and states.

Chase has already begun compensating consumers and will contact you if you are eligible for payment. If you have questions about your eligibility for your refund, or to find out if Chase is prohibited from collecting on your account, you can contact Chase.

Debt collection complaints remain high

Of all of the complaints we receive from consumers, debt collection is one of the largest categories.

If you don’t recognize a debt from a debt collector, you have certain rights to verify debt. You can send a letter to the debt collector to request more information. If you have a complaint about debt collection, you can submit a complaint online or by calling us at (855) 411-2372.

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