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You and the Law: Fair Debt Collection

Debt collectors cannot treat you unfairly because you owe an unpaid debt. In 1978, the U.S. Congress enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to stop abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection practices.

by: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.

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