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Updated: 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 | Posted: 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Rent-A-Center's Policy Statement On Collection Tactics


The Federal Fair Debt & Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or the “Act”) was enacted to remedy abusive, unfair and deceptive collections practices. While the FDCPA does not apply to first party collectors such as Rent-A-Center, the company believes it reflects good practices and has chosen to voluntarily comply with its concepts.

The Act: Limits the acquisition of information regarding the location of a debtor, as well as communication with debtors and others in debt collection Prohibits harassment, abuse and the use of false or misleading information in debt collection practices Defines unfair debt collection practices Defines actions to be taken by a debt collector bringing legal action against a debtor.

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