Fair Debt Collection Practices
/ˌfɛr dɛt kəˈlɛkʃən ˈpræktɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutory and regulatory standards governing the practices debt collectors must follow to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, or unfair debt collection methods.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits collectors from calling at unreasonable hours.
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Commentary
Typically referenced as the set of legal norms protecting consumers, commonly embodied in statutes like the FDCPA; often used in regulatory and litigation contexts related to debt collection.
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