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Minnesota Commerce Department Fines NCO Group $250,000 for Hiring Felons

The Minnesota Department of Commerce continued its efforts this week to keep convicted felons out of the pocketbooks of Minnesota consumers. Commissioner Mike Rothman took action against 49 debt collection agencies nationwide that are owned and operated by NCO Financial Systems, Inc. According to the Department’s investigation, the company allegedly failed to properly screen employees and employed known felons. In a consent order signed Thursday, Commissioner Rothman ordered NCO Financial Systems, Inc. to overhaul its employee screening process and pay $250,000 in civil penalties to the State of Minnesota.

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