Debt Collection (Information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)

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Published Date

May, 2015

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This webpage provides background information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect debts from individuals.

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Debt Collection (Information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)

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Financial Literacy / Asset Building

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