Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Connecticut

creditors

Is it illegal for them to call a family member not living with the person they are looking to talk to or a next door neibour to get a message to them? i thought that was harrassment.


Asked on 5/14/09, 2:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Max Rosenberg Rosenberg,Whewell, & Hite, LLC

Re: creditors

Collection agents are allowed to make one call to family members or neighbors for the purpose of location of the debtor however divulging any information such as that they are a creditor or collection agent is a violation of the FDCPA and is punnishable by up to 1,000.00 penalty paid to you as well as your attorney fees. Please feel free to check out my web site on the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) or my mini blog on Avvo.com or contact me for further information about your issues. 203.870.6700

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Answered on 5/15/09, 9:40 am


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