FirstCash, Inc., Cash America West, Inc., and First Cash Subsidiaries
On November 12, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit against FirstCash, Inc. and Cash America West, Inc.
Enforcement actions
When we take an enforcement action against an entity or person we believe has violated the law, we will post court documents and other related materials here.
The Bureau may enforce the law by filing an action in federal district court or by initiating an administrative adjudication proceeding. Administrative proceedings are conducted by an Administrative Law Judge, who holds hearings and issues a recommended decision. Proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings .
Student Loan Pro, Judith Noh, Syed Faisal Gilani, and FNZA Marketing, LLC
On March 16, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit against Student Loan Pro, a California sole proprietorship that telemarketed and provided debt-relief services focused on federal student-loan debt; Judith Noh, its owner; and Syed Gilani, its manager and owner-in-fact.
Nexus Services, Inc., Libre by Nexus, Inc., Micheal Donovan, Richard Moore, and Evan Ajin
On February 22, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia against Nexus Services, Inc. (Nexus Services), Libre by Nexus, Inc. (Libre), and their principals, Micheal Donovan, Richard Moore, and Evan Ajin.
1st Alliance Lending, LLC, John Christopher DiIorio, Kevin Robert St. Lawrence, and Socrates Aramburu
On January 15, 2021, the Bureau filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut against 1st Alliance Lending, LLC, John Christopher DiIorio, Kevin Robert St. Lawrence, and Socrates Aramburu.
FDATR, Inc.; Dean Tucci; and Kenneth Wayne Halverson
On November 20, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a lawsuit against FDATR, Inc. (FDATR), and its owners, Dean Tucci and Kenneth Wayne Halverson.
Commonwealth Equity Group, LLC (d/b/a Key Credit Repair); Nikitas Tsoukales (a/k/a Nikitas Tsoukalis)
On May 22, 2020, the Bureau and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey jointly filed a lawsuit against Commonwealth Equity Group, LLC, which does business as Key Credit Repair, and Nikitas Tsoukales (also known as Nikitas Tsoukalis), Key Credit Repair’s president and owner.
Consumer Advocacy Center Inc., d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center; True Count Staffing Inc., d/b/a SL Account Management; Prime Consulting LLC, d/b/a Financial Preparation Services; Albert Kim; Kaine Wen; and Tuong Nguyen
On October 21, 2019, the Bureau along with the states of Minnesota, North Carolina, and California filed a complaint and sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Consumer Advocacy Center Inc., d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center (Premier); True Count Staffing Inc., d/b/a SL Account Management (True Count); Prime Consulting LLC, d/b/a Financial Preparation Services (Prime); Albert Kim; Kaine Wen; and Tuong Nguyen.
Future Income Payments, LLC, Scott Kohn, and related entities
On September 13, 2018, the Bureau filed a lawsuit against Future Income Payments, LLC, Scott Kohn, and several related entities.
National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts
On September 18, 2017, the Bureau filed a complaint and proposed consent judgment against several the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (collectively, the “NCSLTs”).
Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc., Loan Payment Administration LLC, and Daniel S. Lipsky
On May 11, 2015, the Bureau filed a complaint against Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc., Loan Payment Administration LLC, and Daniel S. Lipsky alleging that they engaged in abusive and deceptive acts and practices in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) and the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) regarding a mortgage payment product known as the “Interest Minimizer Program,” or IM Program.
CashCall, Inc.; WS Funding, LLC; Delbert Services Corporation; and J. Paul Reddam
On December 16, 2013, the Bureau filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against online loan servicer CashCall Inc.; its owner J. Paul Reddam; WS Funding, LLC, a subsidiary; and Delbert Services Corporation, an affiliate, for collecting money consumers did not owe.