Are collection agencies allowed to call my place of employment repeatedly after being asked not to?

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Are collection agencies allowed to call my place of employment repeatedly after being asked not to?

I have received numerous calls to family members and my place of employment after asking them not to do so. They have been very threatening to not only myself but family members as well and are jeopardizing my employment by repeatedly calling. Is there anything I can do?

Asked on April 20, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Idaho

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If a third party debt collection agency is repeatedly contacting family members and your place of employment after being asked to stop concerning a debt that you supposedly owe, such repeated contact could be deemed in violation of your state's laws as well as federal law on fair debt collection practices by such contact and threats.

You need to send this collection company a letter (keep a copy of it for future use) stating that you, your family members and employer are not to be contacted in that such contact could be in violation of unfair debt collection laws stated above. If the contact continues, you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law to assist you further.

 


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