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Debt collectors are regulated by the FTC on the federal level. At the state level, attorneys general are typically responsible for enforcing state and federal laws. A few local governments also separately regulate debt collectors. The laws that govern the ARM industry are civil, meaning that liability is almost always monetary. So a state’s attorney general will not file criminal charges against a debt collector accused of violating the law, rather, he/she will sue for damages. Collection laws include federal and state statutes that govern the proper operation of companies and personnel that work in the debt collection industry. The most comprehensive collection law is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Other federal laws that collectors must follow include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the data security requirements of the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA).

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Breaking News: CFPB Publishes Update to Debt Collection Rulemaking Timeline

20 July 2017

5th Cir. Holds Debt Collector’s Obligation to Report Debt as Disputed Not Limited By § 1692g

20 July 2017

Big Changes to West Virginia Debt Collection Laws Now in Effect

19 July 2017

House Subcommittee Considers Bills, Including Debt Collection

13 July 2017

LiveVox Discusses a Practical Approach to Capturing Consent and Driving Multichannel ROI

13 July 2017

Calls to Consumer Prior to Processing Cease & Desist Letter Do Not Violate FDCPA

11 July 2017

Personalized Digital Experiences Drive Engagement and Liquidity for Consumers

10 July 2017

Oregon Passes New Debt Buyer Legislation

6 July 2017

FDCPA Case Law Review for April and May 2017

28 June 2017

Breaking: 2nd Circuit Says TCPA Consent Not Revocable if Part of Contract

23 June 2017

Minnesota Court Rules Attorney Serving Notice of Lien Not Immune from FDCPA Requirements

22 June 2017

Maine Adopts New Law for Debt Buyers

21 June 2017

$200 Debt Turns into $500 Jury Verdict …and $36,000 in Attorney Fees

20 June 2017

WV Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Debt Collector on Call Volume

14 June 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Purchaser Collecting Its Own Debt Is Not Subject to FDCPA

13 June 2017

Federal Court Dismisses Class Action Alleging Solicitation for Payments on Time-Barred Debt is "Misleading" Under FDCPA

13 June 2017

Industry Association Urges Caution When Interpreting Santander Decision

13 June 2017

Why the CFPB’s Decision to Change Course on Debt Collection Rulemaking is a Very Big Deal

12 June 2017

CFPB To Intertwine "Right Consumer, Right Amount" Creditor and Debt Collector Rules

8 June 2017

Court Sides With Collector on Out-of-Stat Disclosure

7 June 2017