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Civil Code § 1788)  \n􀂃 If debt collector is collecting the debt of others both apply.  \n􀂃 If collecting own debt, only Rosenthal Act applies.  \n􀂃 FDCPA applies to all kinds of consumer transactions.  \n􀂃 Rosenthal Act applies only to extensions of credit.  \no Requirements for Debt Collectors  \n􀂃 Debt Validation notice § 1692g  \n􀁸 Within 5 days of first contact must send notice giving:  \no Exact amount of debt.  \no Name of creditor.  \no Statement telling consumer she has 30 days after receipt of notice to dispute validity of debt or else debt collector will assume it is valid.  \no If debtor requests validation of debt within 30 days, debt collector has to stop collection efforts until it gives verification of debt.  \n􀂃 Mini-Miranda § 1692e(11)  \n􀁸 Debt collector must identify itself as such in communications.  \n􀂃 Additional required state disclosure. Civil Code § 1812.700  \n􀁸 First letter has to contain script on debtor rights under FDCPA and Rosenthal Act.  \n􀁸 Notice has to be provided in language of first oral collection contact.  \no Prohibitions: Rosenthal Act both mirrors and incorporates (Civil Code § 1788.17) FDCPA prohibitions.  \n􀂃 Generally, using any “harassing,”“unfair,” or “deceptive” means to collect a debt. § 1692e.  \n2  \n􀂃 Telephone harassment.  \n􀁸 Calling before 8:00 am or after 9:00 pm.  \n􀁸 Repeated and annoying calls.  \n􀂃 Contacting third parties except for consumer or consumer’s spouse.  \n􀁸 Can call third party only to find consumer’s whereabouts and can’t disclose that consumer owes a debt.  \n􀂃 Contacting a consumer who is represented by counsel.  \n􀂃 Contacting at work after consumer tells them it is inconvenient.  \n􀂃 Threats of violence or other criminal activities.  \n􀂃 Using obscene/profane language.  \n􀂃 Falsely stating that creditor is affiliated with the government.  \n􀂃 Misrepresenting the character, amount or legal status of debt.  \n􀂃 Falsely implying that communications are from an attorney.  \n􀂃 Threatening to take action that isn’t legal or intended.  \n􀂃 Suing the consumer somewhere other than where the contract was signed or where the consumer resides.  \n􀂃 Protections are non-waiveable.  \no Cease and desist letters, § 1692c(c) .  \n􀂃 If consumer sends a letter to the collector stating that she won’t pay the debt or just wants them to stop contacting her, the collector is only allowed one final contact to tell consumer what they intend to do.  \n􀁸 For this section “consumer” includes spouse, guardian or executor.  \no Remedies, § 1692k, Civil Code § 1788.30.  \n􀂃 Similar  \n􀁸 Actual damages: compensate for embarrassment, humiliation, fear and physical illness experienced as a result of the violations.  \n􀁸 Statutory penalty: Up to $1,000-probably per lawsuit. Can get separate statutory damages under each statute.  \n􀁸 Class action: maximum of the lesser of $ 500,000 or 1% of the net worth of the debt collector.  \n􀁸 Attorneys fees and costs.  \n􀂃 Defenses  \n􀁸 Bona fide error.  \n􀁸 Cross-complaint on debt owed.  \n􀁸 SB 233: debts purchased after January 1, 2014.  \no Regulates “Debt Buyers.”  \no Applies to debt sold after 1/1/14 .  \no Debt Buyer can’t make written collection efforts unless has specific info re: debt and copy of contract. Civil Code § 1788.52  \n􀁸 Records showing that debt buyer has right to collect.  \n􀁸 Debt balance including explanation of post-charge off fees and interest.  \n􀁸 Name of original creditor and account number.  \n􀁸 Name and last known address of debtor from original creditor’s records.  \n3  \n􀁸 Names of entities that purchased debt.  \n􀂃 Debt Buyer has 15 days from debtor’s written request","cbCaidf0O8Hm7DXX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidf0O8Hm7DXX","pdf",46356,"English","# Debt collection\n## Players\n## Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts (FDCPA)\n## Requirements for debt collectors\n## Prohibitions and contact restrictions\n## Cease and desist letters\n## Remedies and defenses\n## Debt buyers (SB 233)\n## Settlement of debts\n## Lawsuits on debts\n# Credit reporting","[{\"question\":\"What must a debt collector provide within the first five days of contact?\",\"answer\":\"A debt validation notice must be sent within 5 days, including the exact amount of the debt, the creditor’s name, and a statement that the consumer has 30 days to dispute validity. If the consumer requests validation within 30 days, collection efforts must stop until verification is provided.\"},{\"question\":\"When does the Rosenthal Act apply compared with the federal FDCPA?\",\"answer\":\"The federal FDCPA applies to all kinds of consumer transactions, while the Rosenthal Act applies only to extensions of credit. If collecting another person’s debt, both sets of rules apply; if collecting the collector’s own debt, only the Rosenthal Act applies.\"},{\"question\":\"What restrictions apply to debt buyers under SB 233 for debts sold after January 1, 2014?\",\"answer\":\"Debt buyers cannot make written collection efforts unless they have specific information about the debt and a copy of the contract. After a debtor’s written request, the buyer has 15 days to provide required information or must cease collection efforts until it does.\"}]","Statutory Consumer Rights in Debt Collection and Credit Reporting - Outline | PDF",1789564900]