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When you finance or lease a car, truck or other vehicle, you usually give the creditor an interest in the vehicle to secure the loan debt. This interest allows the creditor to take your vehicle when you have missed loan payments and have not resolved the problem by contacting the creditor to work out an alternative payment arrangement. When the creditor takes your vehicle, it is called a "repossession." The creditor can repossess your vehicle without going to court and without prior notice unless your security agreement requires notice.
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Debt Collection FAQ's - A Guide for Consumers (Español)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you.
Dealing with debt - how to avoid scams
Advice to avoid being taken advantage of by a contractor.
Contributed by: Attorney General, State of Delware
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
Tips to protect yourself from high-pressure, door-to-door, ambiguous or misleading contracts and poor quality merchandise
Contributed by: Attorney General, State of Delware
Last Reviewed: 6/29/21
Fair Credit Reporting Act
15 U.S.C. § 1681 available from the FTC, along with FTC "special highlights" and educational materials.
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/statutes/fair-credit-reporting-act
Fair Credit Billing Act
15 USC §1601
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
What Does "No Risks or Obligations" Really Mean?
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
When you make a major purchase, the manufacturer or seller makes an important promise to stand behind the product. It's called a warranty. Federal law requires that warranties be available for you to read before you buy even when you're shopping by catalog or on the Internet. Coverage varies, so you can compare the extent of warranty coverage just as you compare the style, price, and other characteristics of products.
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