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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

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Two important statutes for all businesses to be aware of are the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 6:06-CV-1678-ORL-28DAB, 2009 WL 535980, at *6 (M.D. Bank of Am., 3d 1197, 1204 (M.D.

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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

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The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. 2015) (holding a plaintiff may recover actual damages for emotional distress, including stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness under the FDCPA and FCCPA); Fini v. 3d 1197, 1211 (M.D.