FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)

Approved in 1977, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows for legal consumer protection against abusive debt collection practices.

Related Terms

  • ACK (ACH Payment Acknowledgement)

    An ACK entry is an acknowledgement by the receiving depository financial institution (RDFI) confirming the receipt of a corporate credit or debit (CCD) credit entry.

    Learn More

  • DNE (Death Notification Entry)

    A notice made only by the federal government to notify the receiving depository financial institution (RDFI) of the death of a receiver.

    Learn More