February, 2013

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Where’s The Beef? The FTC 2013 Report On Debt Buyers Contains Zero Evidence Of Debt Collection Abuses

FDCPA Defense

The FTC recently released its 162-page report entitled " The Structure and Practices of the Debt Buying Industry " which describes a comprehensive study conducted by the FTC over a three-year period using data obtained from the nation’s largest debt buyers. Many will view the Report as another chance to engage in debt buyer bashing, which has become a favorite pastime for mainstream media and consumer advocates.