The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits the following by debt collectors except:
A) harassing, late-night phone calls
B) discussing a debt with neighbors
C) publication of a list of debts owed
D) threatening violence if a debt is not paid
E) all of the other choices are prohibited

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All of the choices listed are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Debt collectors are not allowed to harass or use abusive language, disclose information about the debt to third parties, publish a list of debts owed, or threaten violence.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Prohibits the Following by Debt