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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted in 1977 to protect consumers from abusive, unfair, and deceptive practices by third-party debt collectors. The law details when and how a collector may contact a debtor. The government enforcer of the law has historically been the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but some regulatory duties may be shared with the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection housed within the Federal Reserve, created in 2010. The FDCPA is a strict civil liability law, which means that a consumer need not prove actual damages in order to claim statutory damages of up to $1,000 per violation plus reasonable attorney fees.

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Tenth Circuit Finds that Materiality Must be Determined Through the Perspective of the Reasonable Consumer

13 September 2022
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Hunstein Isn't Over: 4 Things You Need to Know

12 September 2022
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5th Cir. Dismisses FDCPA Case on Standing Grounds in Class Cert. Appeal

29 August 2022
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Court Finds Servicer’s Neutrally-Worded Voicemail Advising of Payment Options Does Not Constitute Debt Collection

11 August 2022
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CFPB Prioritizing Enforcement Over Education

10 August 2022
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Debunking Three Compliance Myths Regarding Texting in Collections & Recovery

9 August 2022
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Court Finds Entity Partnering With Medical Provider Does Not Qualify as a Debt Collector Under the FDCPA

3 August 2022
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CFPB Releases Reg F Guidance

2 August 2022
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Hunstein Copycat Suit Fails Where Data Sent to Vendor is Secure

20 July 2022
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6th Cir. Holds ‘Objectively Baseless’ Debt Collection Lawsuit Violated FDCPA

5 July 2022
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CFPB Says Convenience and Pay-to-Pay Fees are Prohibited Junk Fees

30 June 2022
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Washington Court Sides with Hunstein Copycat; Rejects Main Industry Defenses

15 June 2022
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CFPB Focuses on Innovation; Creates New Office and Hints at Future Rulemaking

25 May 2022
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Boost Disputes Management Efficiency with Three Steps

4 May 2022
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Hunstein: Does CFPB Leadership Lack Courage and Vision?

31 March 2022
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CFPB Says its UDAAP Authority Includes Ability to Review for Discrimination; Updates UDAAP Exam Procedure

22 March 2022
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Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion Support U.S. Consumers With Changes to Medical Collection Debt Reporting

21 March 2022
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Court Finds Text Messages Do Not Qualify As Artificial or Prerecorded Voice Messages Under the TCPA

7 March 2022
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The Correct Answers to Questions about the Limited Content Message and Model Validation Notice [Video]

3 March 2022
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8th Cir. Holds FDCPA Plaintiff Lacked Article III Standing in Garnishment Communication Case

24 February 2022

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