California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 1.6C — Fair Debt Collection Practices, Article 2 — Debt Collector Responsibilities, Section 1788.16
It is unlawful, with respect to attempted collection of a covered debt, for a debt collector, creditor, or an attorney to send a communication that simulates legal or judicial process or that gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a governmental agency or attorney when it is not. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by both.
Notes
Prohibits a debt collector, creditor, or attorney collecting covered debt from sending a communication that falsely simulates legal or judicial process or appears to be authorized, issued, or approved by a government agency or attorney. Sets each violation as a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine up to $2,500, or both.
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