How does the FTC protect consumers from debt collection violations? The answers are outlined in the FTC’s 33rd annual report on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) – a long report that I’ve broken down into three blog posts.
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How the FTC Protects Consumers From Debt Collection Violations [RESOURCE]
April 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Debt Collection
Tags: CFPB·Consumer Financial Protection Bureau·debt·Debt Collection·debt collection violations·Fair Debt Collection Practices Act·FDCPA·Federal Trade Commission·FTC
When It Comes to Debt Collection, Do You Know What’s Legal and What’s Not? FTC Can Help
April 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Debt Collection
Beyond the enforcement of debt collection laws, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) educates consumers and the debt collection industry about what’s legal, and what’s not.
Tags: Consumer Response Center·consumers·debt·Debt Collection·debt collectors·Federal Trade Commission·FTC
Does Complaining to the FTC About Debt Collectors Actually Do Any Good?
April 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Debt Collection
While on the surface three law enforcement actions in the course of 12 months doesn’t sound like much, the collective power of our complaints gives the FTC the ammunition it needs to go after the biggest offenders.
Tags: Debt Collection·debt collectors·Department of Justice·Fair Debt Collection Practices Act·FDCPA·FTC
