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Both the FCCPA and the FDCPA provide for the same or similar elements of damages for a violation of the statute. Specifically, a successful plaintiff is entitled to recover: 1) actual damages; 2) statutory damages up to $1,000.00; and 3) attorneys' fees and costs.

Harassment of the debtor by the creditor ? More than 40 percent of all reported FDCPA violations involved incessant phone calls in an attempt to harass the debtor.

If you've already paid the debt If you're sure that you're talking with a legitimate debt collector, you can send copies of documents that prove you made the payments, including cancelled checks or credit card statements. You may also include copies of any correspondence about settling the debt.

Upon six years since a default expiry, the debt will become time-barred. This means that a creditor or collector will not be able to go to court to obtain civil judgments compelling the debtor to pay.

Debt collectors cannot harass or abuse you. They cannot swear, threaten to illegally harm you or your property, threaten you with illegal actions, or falsely threaten you with actions they do not intend to take.

Under the FDCPA, you have the right to sue a debt collector in state or federal court within one year from the date of the violation. If you win, you may recover damages in the amount of any losses you suffered as a result of the violation, plus an additional amount of up to $1,000.00.