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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act — Definitions

15 U.S.C. § 1692a

Jurisdiction: FederalEffective: Sep 20, 1977

Current Text

The term 'debt collector' means any person who uses any instrumentality of interstate commerce or the mails in any business the principal purpose of which is the collection of any debts, or who regularly collects or attempts to collect, directly or indirectly, debts owed or due or asserted to be owed or due another.

Cross References

  • 15 U.S.C. § 1692e
  • 15 U.S.C. § 1692f

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AI Explanation

Section 1692a defines key FDCPA terms, including 'debt collector' as any person whose principal business is collecting debts, or who regularly collects debts owed to another.