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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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insideARM Weekly Recap – Week of October 21st, 2024

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24 October 2024
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Eighth Circuit Vacates Defense Summary Judgment on FDCPA Claim Due to Plaintiff’s Lack of Standing

23 October 2024
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30 September 2024
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24 September 2024
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23 September 2024
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Nevada Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment in Debt Collector’s Favor in FDCPA and TCPA Case Alleging Attorney Representation and Use of an ATDS

17 September 2024
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16 September 2024
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CFPB issues Annual Report on FDCPA: Blasts Medical and Rental Debt Collection Practices

12 September 2024
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Navigating FCRA and Debt Collection With Special Guest Bridgeforce’s Michelle Macartney [Podcast]

11 September 2024
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9 September 2024
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Be Careful What You Rely On: Washington Court Says Debt Collector’s Reasonable Reliance On Balance Amount From Creditor Not Enough To Avoid FDCPA Violation

4 September 2024
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3 September 2024
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Federal Judge Sanctions Pittsburgh Law Firm for Writing ‘Imaginary’ Letters on Behalf of Clients in Debt Disputes

28 August 2024
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Missouri Federal Court Dismisses FDCPA Claim Over Letters Sent to Plaintiffs’ Attorney

30 July 2024
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7th Cir. Upholds Rejection of Borrower’s FCRA and FDCPA Claims Arising from Collection and Reporting Post-Bankruptcy

24 July 2024
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24 June 2024
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Indiana Appeals Court Rules That a Passive Debt Buyer Is a Debt Collector under the FDCPA and State Law

19 June 2024
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District Court Highlights the Importance of Precise Dispute Letters When Challenging Debt Collection

18 June 2024

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