Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Collection Agencies

Are major department stores allowed to find out your place of employment and then call the office if you owe on a bill. They have called the office many times and then asked to speak to a supervisor. They have also called my house numerous times leaving arrogant messages.


Asked on 12/11/01, 4:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Adam Shapiro Danziger & Shapiro, LLP

Re: Collection Agencies

Creditors may not call your office and speak to your supervisor about your debt. If they do, they are violating the Fair Debt Collection Act, and you should contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.

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Answered on 12/11/01, 6:51 pm


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