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Image courtesy of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not apply in all situations. "The FDCPA applies only if (1) a debt collector is trying to collect (2) a consumer debt from (3) a consumer."

7.31.07 2:54 PM EDT By consumeristcarey

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not apply in all situations. “The FDCPA applies only if (1) a debt collector is trying to collect (2) a consumer debt from (3) a consumer.”

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7.31.07By consumeristcarey

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