Chapter 6 - Lesson 3
Bank Loans

The Federal Consumer Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration has a web page devoted to discussion of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Read through the information to answer the following questions.

Suggested keywords: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Web site: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/fair-debt/fair-dbt.htm

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Question 1:
How can a debt collector legally contact debtors? What restrictions are placed on collectors?

Question 2:
Is it possible to stop a debt collector from contacting you? Explain.

Question 3:
What types of debt collection practices are forbidden?