Your Rights Under the FDCPA
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides significant protections for consumers dealing with debt collectors like Alpha Recovery Corp. These federal protections limit how and when debt collectors can contact consumers, requiring them to provide written validation notices within five days of initial contact. The law prohibits harassment, threats, false statements, and unfair practices during the collection process. Debt collectors cannot call before 8 AM or after 9 PM, cannot contact consumers at work if told not to, and cannot discuss debts with third parties. Consumers have the right to dispute debts, request validation, and demand that collectors cease communication. If Alpha Recovery Corp violates these rights, consumers may be entitled to damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees. The FDCPA also requires that debt collectors identify themselves and state that they are attempting to collect a debt in all communications.
Right to receive written debt validation within five days of initial contact; Right to dispute the debt and request proof of ownership; Right to request that collectors stop calling (cease and desist); Protection from harassment, threats, and abusive language; Right to sue for FDCPA violations and recover damages up to $1,000