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Debt collectors are regulated by the FTC on the federal level. At the state level, attorneys general are typically responsible for enforcing state and federal laws. A few local governments also separately regulate debt collectors. The laws that govern the ARM industry are civil, meaning that liability is almost always monetary. So a state’s attorney general will not file criminal charges against a debt collector accused of violating the law, rather, he/she will sue for damages. Collection laws include federal and state statutes that govern the proper operation of companies and personnel that work in the debt collection industry. The most comprehensive collection law is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Other federal laws that collectors must follow include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the data security requirements of the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA).

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8 May 2014

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8 May 2014

ACA Urges CFPB to Scrap Proposed Consumer Debt Collection Survey

7 May 2014

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7 May 2014

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6 May 2014

ACA International Submits Additional Comments to FCC About TCPA Impact on Government Collections

6 May 2014

FBI Arrests Debt Buyer on $6.8 Million Bank Fraud Charges

5 May 2014

New NY Court Rules: Judicial Advocacy Gone Wild

2 May 2014

New York to Change Rules for Debt Collection Lawsuits

1 May 2014

NY AG Shuts Down Buffalo Area Debt Collection Agency

1 May 2014

Enrollment Starts now for ARM-U Class of 2014

1 May 2014

"Frequent Filer" FDCPA Cases Defeated With Trifecta of Victories

30 April 2014

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30 April 2014

CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rules Overhauling Regulation E

29 April 2014

Recent Enforcement Actions May Provide Guidance on CFPB Positions

29 April 2014

States Begin to Use UDAAP Provision in Enforcement Actions

28 April 2014

Equifax Receives Civil Investigative Demand from the CFPB for Credit Reporting Issues

25 April 2014

State Court of Appeals: Out-of-State Debt Collectors Do Not Need a License

24 April 2014

Senate Bill Targets Credit Furnisher Responsibilities Under FCRA

23 April 2014

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