Section 805 (c) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

If you don’t want a collection agency to contact you, Section 805 (c) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) gives you the right to ask them to stop — and they must comply upon receipt of your letter. Find out whether a cease and desist letter is right for you and read a sample letter to get you started in the process.

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