Can a debt collector call yourplace of work and reveal thatyou havea legal issue with them?
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Can a debt collector call yourplace of work and reveal thatyou havea legal issue with them?
I am a manager for a big company and we deal with payroll of small business. We have alot of responsibility on behalf of small businesses. This collection agency called into our sales call center and told the agent that I had a legal matter in their office. I have the call recorded since we state all cals arel recorded. The agent from my work (who is in another department all together) contacted me and explained the uncomfortable call. This was embarrassing andI believe they cannot disclose this type of information to anyone other than me. The agency had my extension that they could have typed in.
Asked on September 29, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Debt collection practices are subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA. Generally, they can call you at your place of work. What they say and to whom they say it is, however, limited. You should familiarize yourself with the guidelines since it is unclear exactly what was said here. You should also be aware that if you ask theta they not contact you at your place of employment you have that right and you should exercise it as soon as you can. Contact the debt collector and let them know that your employer does not like these type of calls at work and that it could jeopardize your job. If they continue you can report their actions. Good luck.
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