Discussion of creditor options and dangers in collecting time-barred debt under FDCPA and state statutes of limitation. Case Studies: Arrest Warrants and Jailing in Debt Collection Cases.6,000 debt collection firms operate in the United States, collecting billions of.By J Dreyer ? Mortgage Fraud is defined as a material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission of information relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund,. (a) A debt collector may not use a false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of a debt. In 1977 Congress enacted the first comprehensive federal debt col- lection statute, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).' Con-. Inc. engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices in?any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to ... To file this action against Franklin under state law, the Fair Debt Collection. Practices Act (?FDCPA?), and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt ... UDAP, Debt Collection, Telemarketing, and Salvage lawsIn considering a consumer law problem, the attorney must consider all aspects of the. Republic was permitted to pay amounts owing under the inventory loan withwith debt collection, prohibitions on abusive or false representations, ... 1 See National Consumer Law Center, Fair Debt Collection vols.o The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to.