If you receive a phone call from a debt collector:
A)hang up on him or her.
B)expect follow-up written communication within five days.
C)call the police.
D)threaten the collector with a law suit.
E)contact your attorney immediately.

Question

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Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the United States, a debt collector is required to send a written "validation notice" to the debtor within five days of first contacting them. This notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed, and a statement that the debtor has the right to dispute the debt within 30 days.

If You Receive a Phone Call from a Debt Collector