| A | B |
| Harass | When you are disturbing someone persistently or repeatedly. |
| Location Information | A consumer's residence (address), telephone number, and place of employment |
| Skip Tracing | Speaking with third parties and using other various tools in order to obtain location information. |
| Cease | When asked to stop or discontinue doing something. |
| Deceptive | To deceive mislead or to trick someone or be less than honest. |
| Right Party | The term describing the person who owes debt. |
| Federal Trade Commission | The federal agency responsible to enforce the regulations contained in the FDCPA. |
| Responsible Party | Someone other then the consumer who will be responsible for the debt |