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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Created by: HSI - Health & Safety Institute Top Author

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Last Updated 10/2022

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What you'll learn

Identify the collection tactics the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits

Explain the consumer protections the 1977 Act established

Apply FDCPA limits to communications with debtors

Skills covered in this course

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Description

Enacted in 1977, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects consumers from unfair, deceptive and abusive tactics used by some third-party debt collectors.

What this course covers:

Who and what the FDCPA protects
What debt collectors can and cannot do to collect
Prohibited unfair and deceptive collection practices
How state debt-collection laws interact with the FDCPA

For collections staff, compliance teams and financial institution employees who contact consumers about debts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Enacted in 1977, it protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, and abusive tactics used by some third-party debt collectors.

The course covers who and what the FDCPA protects, setting the scope of the law before getting into specific practices.

It covers the prohibited unfair and deceptive collection practices that the FDCPA bars collectors from using.

Yes, the course covers how state debt-collection laws interact with the FDCPA.

Collections staff, compliance teams, and financial institution employees who contact consumers about debts.

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Fair Debt Collection Practices Act training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 14 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

No. This course does not include a certificate of completion.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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