Dealing with Debt Collectors - LSSM

In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.”  Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors.  Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.

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