FDCPA violations occur when debt collectors fail to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a federal law designed to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices. Common FDCPA violations include repeated or harassing phone calls, contacting consumers at inappropriate times, making false or misleading statements, threatening legal action they cannot take, or discussing a debt with unauthorized third parties. If your rights have been violated, you may be entitled to seek compensation and hold the debt collector accountable. An experienced consumer protection attorney can evaluate your case and help you enforce your rights under the FDCPA.