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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.

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7th Cir. Holds FDCPA Consumer’s Confusion And Hiring Attorney Not Enough For Article III Standing

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently vacated judgment in favor of a debt collector against putative class action claims raised by a consumer that its collection letter violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by threatening action that could not legally be taken and amounting to a false representation.