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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
prepared the following complete text of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. ( FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. ?? 1692-1692p. Please note that the format of the text differs in .
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf
Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers
Apr 24, 2009 . The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), .
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., is a United States statute added in 1978 as Title VIII of the Consumer Credit Protection .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Debt_Collection_Practices_Act
State Debt Collection Laws and Publications | Privacy Rights ...
This addendum contains links to state-specific resources that provide an overview of debt collection, citations of state debt collection laws, and web addresses to .
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs27plus.htm
FINANCE CODE CHAPTER 392. DEBT COLLECTION
(A) are regularly engaged to solicit debts for collection; or. (B) regularly make contact with debtors for the purpose of collection or adjustment of debts. Acts 1997 .
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FI/htm/FI.392.htm
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - You can Fight Back!
Fair debt collection practices act explained with FREE collection dispute letters and instructions to stop bill collector's illegal harassment! Learn to fight back .
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/
Massachusetts Law About Debt Collection
MGL c. 93, s. 24. Licensing of collection agencies. MGL c. 93, s. 49: Debt collection in an unfair, deceptive or unreasonable .
http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/subject/about/debt.html
Debt Collection and The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 ...
Apr 14, 2011 . In response to a steady increase in the amount of delinquent non-tax debt owed to the United States, and concern that appropriate actions were .
http://www.fms.treas.gov/news/factsheets/dcia.html
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Promissory Notes | Open Accounts (includes credit cards) |
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Alaska | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Connecticut | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Delaware | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
District of Columbia | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Florida | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Georgia | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Hawaii | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Idaho | 4 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
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Iowa | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Kansas | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Kentucky | 5 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
Louisiana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
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Michigan | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Minnesota | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Mississippi | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Missouri | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Montana | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Nebraska | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Nevada | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
New Hampshire | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
New Jersey | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
New Mexico | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
New York | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
North Carolina | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
North Dakota | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Ohio | 6 | 15 | 15 | ? |
Oklahoma | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Oregon | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Pennsylvania | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Rhode Island | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
South Carolina | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
South Dakota | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Tennessee | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Texas | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Utah | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Vermont | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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Washington | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
West Virginia | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
Wisconsin | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
Wyoming | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
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DCA - FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES STATUTES
federal statute is called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The California . The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was adopted in 1977.7 It also .
http://www.mikemcenroe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Summary-of-Fair-debt-Collection-Practices.pdf
Illinois Attorney General - Debt Collection
You should know that the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Illinois Collection Agency Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices .
http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/debtcollection.html
Public Law 104–134 104th Congress An Act
31 USC 3701 note. Applicability. 31 USC 3716 note. Effective date. 31 USC 3322 note. 31 USC 3701 note. Debt Collection. Improvement Act of 1996.
http://www.dol.gov/ocfo/media/regs/DCIA.pdf
Collection Agencies | State of California - Department of Justice ...
Your Rights Under California's Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This is a general guide and not intended as legal advice.
http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/collection_agencies10.php
Debt Collections Harassment Laws | Debt Collection Programs from ...
Consumer Law Firm Center imposes the Fair Debt Collection Act against debt collectors using unfair scare tactics to collect debt. Call 877-700-5790 today for .
http://www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com/
Debt Validation - The Ultimate Weapon Against the Collection ...
Mar 8, 2011 . The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Debt Validation is a legal procedure which is spelled out by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, .
http://www.creditinfocenter.com/rebuild/debt_validation.shtml
Hello Jordan,
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Dec 21, 2011 . Full text of the law governing third party collection of debts.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.shtm
Consumer Protection - Debt Collection
Fair debt collection laws. If debt collectors are calling you, you have certain protections under both the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and a nearly .
http://www.doj.state.or.us/finfraud/debtcollection.shtml
Connecticut Law About Debt Collection
Connecticut Law About Debt Collection: useful links to research guides, . information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Billing Act.) .
http://www.jud.state.ct.us/lawlib/law/debt_collection.htm
Know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Experts say consumers should face the facts and deal with debt collectors, but also know and understand their consumer rights and protections.
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/help/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-6000.php
Florida Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Attorneys For Consumers
Florida Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 559.55 Definitions.--The following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have the following meanings for .
http://www.attorneysforconsumers.com/Florida-Fair-Debt-Collection-Practices-Act.html
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Profile - FDCPA Background - Fair ...
Debt collectors aren't free to take whatever means necessary to collect a debt. In fact, they are governed by federal laws. Being aware of these laws helps protect .
http://credit.about.com/od/debtcollection/a/collectionlaw.htm
Hello Tracy,
I would send a cease communication letter to the debt collector and then I would dispute the entry on your credit report with the credit reporting agency that has it listed (experian, transunion, equifax)
Collection Agency Board | Colorado State Attorney General
The Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a state law that governs the actions of debt collectors and collection agencies. It provides consumers with .
http://www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov/ca