FTC 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. |
News Releases
For Release: October 7, 2004
National Check Control Relief Defendant Settles FTC Charges
A relief defendant in a case against a defunct New Jersey collection agency charged with dunning consumers for debts they did not owe has agreed to turn over money she obtained as a result of the alleged scheme. More...
For Release: August 25, 2004
Two Companies Settle Harassment Charges Relating to Debt Collection
Two companies whose representatives allegedly harassed consumers with multiple phone calls and abusive language have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their business practices violated federal law. More...
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