Debt collection rights (FDCPA): your rights under the law
3 min read · consumer
The law limits collectors: call times, threats and false statements are prohibited.
The law limits collectors: call times, threats and false statements are prohibited.
What the law guarantees you here and how to use it.
What you can do: — Request written debt validation. — Demand they cease contact in writing. — Document violations.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692c
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692g
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