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Debt collecting giant pursued 200,000 debts from Victorians while allegedly banned from operating in state

The Guardian•Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00:37 PM
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Debt collecting giant pursued 200,000 debts from Victorians while allegedly banned from operating in state
Panthera Finance, one of Australia's largest debt collecting firms, reportedly pursued over 200,000 debts from consumers in Victoria while allegedly being banned from operating in the state. This situation arose before the company was acquired by Francom Group. Affected consumers who made payments to Panthera may be entitled to refunds if it is determined that the collection activities violated the state ban.
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