Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Links
| The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act [PDF] | Consumer and Business Publications |
| FTC Staff Commentary on the FDCPA (December 13, 1988) | Commission's Annual FDCPA Report (March 2008) [PDF] |
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Staff Opinion Letters (April 1988 to May 2002) Except in unusual circumstances, the staff will no longer issue informal written interpretations of the FDCPA. However, the staff may issue informal opinions or revise its Staff Commentary as necessary to provide guidance regarding significant amendments to the FDCPA in the future. |
For Release: November 12, 2008
FTC Charges Internet Payday Lenders with Failing to Disclose Key Loan Terms and Using Abusive and Deceptive Collection TacticsThe Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada have charged 10 related Internet payday lenders and their principals, based mainly in the United Kingdom, with violating federal and state law by not disclosing key loan terms to U.S. consumers and using abusive and deceptive collection tactics. More... |