Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: collection agency contacts 3rd party

You don't provide enough information. Did the 3rd party co-sign or guarantee the debt. Hard to see why a collection agency would otherwise just contact a third party.

Re: collection agency contacts 3rd party

Sounds like you may have a case for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Feel free to call me to discuss further.

Re: collection agency contacts 3rd party

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No, they are not supposed to contact a third party with any details of your situation. From the facts presented, you may be dealing with a violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. You should meet with a consumer attorney to review this matter to discuss your legal rights and obligations.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.