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Identity Theft Victims Still Pursued by Collectors Despite CFPB Confirmation

Debt collectors and credit bureaus continue to report fraudulent accounts even after identity theft is confirmed through official CFPB complaint channels. No automated suppression mechanism exists to halt collection on confirmed fraud accounts.

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