{"id":15209,"date":"2023-05-16T11:08:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T11:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmlawyers.com\/?p=15209"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:08:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T17:08:20","slug":"all-about-debt-collection-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmlawyers.com\/all-about-debt-collection-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Debt Collection Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Debt collection fraud refers to deceptive or illegal practices individuals or companies employ when collecting consumer debts. Did you know that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates debt collection in the United States? This means that restrictions or outlined guidelines on how debt collectors can operate. First, it is essential to understand what debt collection means. This type of fraud involves actions by debt collectors that are dishonest, misleading, or violate the rights of consumers. 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