Unfair Debt Collection Practices
/ˌʌnˈfɛər dɛt kəˈlɛkʃən ˈpræktɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Actions by debt collectors that violate laws designed to prevent abusive, deceptive, or unfair collection tactics.
The company was fined for engaging in unfair debt collection practices by harassing consumers.
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- unfair debt collection practices
- unfair debt collection practice
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Commentary
Term is commonly used in statutory and regulatory contexts to describe prohibited conduct by debt collectors under consumer protection laws.
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