Are bill collectors allowed to call you at, or come to, your place of work?

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Are bill collectors allowed to call you at, or come to, your place of work?

I have a bill collector that started calling my work a couple of days ago. I told the collector that I spoke with that I am not allowed to take personal phone calls like that at work and that I would call her back ASAP, which I did. I told her that I’m including the debt in my bankruptcy next week.That made her upset and since then she has called me at work again threatening me through a coworker that answered the phone. I feel harassed, plus she is going to willingly get me in trouble at work. Is this allowed?

Asked on May 4, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Third party bill collectors can initially call a debtor on the telephone or come to his or her place of work initially. However, if the contact is requested to be stopped by the debtor and the third party debt collector continues with the contact, such persistence could very well be in violation of state and federal law with respect to unfair debt collection practices.

From what you have written, the conduct of the third party debt collector could be in violation of the law concerning unfair debt collection practices. I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law concerning your matter.


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