Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Debt Collectors
Is it legal for a debt collector to contact your neighbors to leave a message with them for you to call them?
Asked on 11/11/08, 4:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Motty Stone
Law Offices of Motty Stone
Re: Debt Collectors
Debt collectors are bound to respect your financial confidentiality. They cannot tell the neighbors that you owe money or that you are in default.
Debt collectors who violate these rules may be subject to stiff penalties. You should report these collectors to the State of Illinois if you feel they are violating your privacy or contact an attorney to help you handle the situation.
Please feel free to give us a call if you want to talk about your concerns.
Answered on 11/11/08, 5:57 pm
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