ACCC wants $1.5M fine against struggling debt collector

Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-12-11 9:08 pm By Miklos Bolza | Sydney

The consumer watchdog has sought more than $1.5 million in penalties against debt collector ACM Group after the company was found liable for harassing vulnerable customers, but a judge on Tuesday questioned whether the fine, which could leave the company insolvent, was too punitive.