### Question
How does the law define consumer?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1679a*, **consumer** is defined as:

> an individual

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1679a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;A-CREDIT REPAIR ORGANIZATIONS**

