Falling for upfront fees Under federal rules, legitimate debt relief companies aren't permitted to charge settlement fees upfront before actually settling a debt.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 July 2026
The detainees were not permitted to leave their unit, even for recreation.
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