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Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Debt Collection (FDCPA / State)

CFPB announces it will refer certain regulatory violations for criminal enforcement, increasing legal risk for non-compliant debt collectors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Debt Collection (FDCPA / State) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All debt collectors, including collection agencies, debt buyers, collection law firms, and creditor first-parties subject to FDCPA/Regulation F. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; policy effective immediately upon issuance.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Debt Collection (FDCPA / State) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

CFPB will now refer criminally liable regulatory offenses (e.g., false statements, obstruction, knowing violations) to DOJ for potential criminal prosecution.

Who it affects

All debt collectors, including collection agencies, debt buyers, collection law firms, and creditor first-parties subject to FDCPA/Regulation F.

What you must do

Review compliance programs to ensure no intentional or reckless violations of FDCPA/Regulation F; consult legal counsel on exposure.

Deadline

Ongoing; policy effective immediately upon issuance.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/27/2025-11982/guidance-on-referrals-for-potential-criminal-enforcement

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