What Damages Are Available For Violations Of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ?
You as a consumer may be entitled to damages for each separate violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The law generally provides for the recovery of Statutory Damages and Actual Damages.   The first type of damages are referred to as Statutory Damages. Statutory Damages can range between $100 and $1,000.   The second type of damages available for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are Actual Damages. Actual Damages are those amounts of money recovered for actual and tangible losses, which can include a recovery of attorney’s fees and costs.