HR 5934
SCAM Debt Act
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Bill overview
The SCAM Debt Act aims to protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices by increasing transparency and requiring more detailed information from debt collectors. Specifically, the bill mandates that debt collectors provide advance notice of legal action, along with specific documentation and a sworn affidavit verifying the debt’s validity and the statute of limitations. It also strengthens the information debt collectors must provide to consumers regarding their debts, including a detailed breakdown of the debt’s components.
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David J. Trone
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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