What Is a Cease and Desist Letter?

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What Is A Cease And Desist Letter?

A cease and desist letter is a written demand that orders a debt collector to stop contacting you under the FDCPA. Once they receive it, further contact is a federal violation.

Every FDCPA violation is worth up to $1,000 in statutory damages. Use our free damages calculator to find out what your collector may owe you.

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