Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

My friend is getting bill collectors calling and leaving messages. One said if you do not answer the phone they can file criminal charges. Is that true?


Asked on 3/19/11, 10:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

No, and it is illegal to say that. It violates fair debt collection practices laws. Your friend can sue the bill collector for it.

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Answered on 3/19/11, 1:57 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Threats of criminal prosecution may indicate it's a scam, because real debt collectors are not (usually) so dumb to say or do something that will get them sued.

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Answered on 3/19/11, 3:35 pm


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