Sentences with phrase «of abusive debt collection practices»

Such measures may help deter violations and provide relief for victims of abusive debt collection practices.

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The FDCPA was enacted in response to eliminate abusive practices in the collection of consumer debts.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about abusive debt collection practices.

Even though they are exempt from regulation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 1977, first - party creditors have an incentive to maintain a constructive relationship with their customers, even those with outstanding past - due debts, and are thus less likely to engage in illegal or abusive collection practices.

Jordan M. Sartell joined the class action practice of Francis & Mailman, P.C. in 2017 and litigates on behalf of consumers damaged by erroneous credit reports, inaccurate employment background checks, abusive debt collection practices, and other deceptive and unfair business practices.

The Court emphasized that the statement's «capacity to discourage debtors from fully availing themselves of their legal rights renders its misrepresentation exactly the kind of «abusive debt collection practice -LSB--RSB-» that the FDCPA was designed to target.»

The purpose of the FDCPA is to protect consumers from unfair and abusive debt collection practices, and it regulates collections made by...