Agencies report on combating illegal debt collection practices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission announced they have reported on their 2017 activities to combat illegal debt collection practices. The annual report to Congress on the administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) details the agencies' efforts to stop unlawful debt collection practices, including vigorous law enforcement, education and public outreach, and policy initiatives. The agencies share enforcement responsibilities under the FDCPA.