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Can an employer ask an employee's debt collector to stop calling?
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∙ 17y ago
Yes. In fact, it is a violation of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a debt collector to contact you at work if your employer disapproves and they are informed of this fact by you or your employer. You or the employee can tell the debt collector to stop. Simply interrupt him and say, "This is my work number. Do not call me here again." And then hang up. 99% of the time, that will take care of it.
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Can you get a debt collector to stop calling?
Yes: by paying what you owe.
Can an employee be responsible for the employers credit card debt?
Absolutely not ! Employees are not responsible for the employer running up debts.
Can a collection agency call 5 times in 1 day after the employer tells them to stop calling?
Can they physically do it? Sure. Is it a violation of 15 USC 1692? Probably. "Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt [...] at the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication." Also: "... the following conduct is a violation of this section: [...] Causing a telephone to ring or engaging any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass any person at the called number."
How do you get a debt collector to stop calling?
"If a collector contacts you about a debt, you may want to talk to them at least once to see if you can resolve the matter - even if you don't think you owe the debt, can't repay it immediately, or think that the collector is contacting you by mistake. If you decide after contacting the debt collector that you don't want the collector to contact you again, tell the collector - in writing - to stop contacting you. Here's how to do that: Make a copy of your letter. Send the original by certified mail, and pay for a "return receipt" so you'll be able to document what the collector received. Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again, with two exceptions: a collector can contact you to tell you there will be no further contact or to let you know that they or the creditor intend to take a specific action, like filing a lawsuit. Sending such a letter to a debt collector you owe money to does not get rid of the debt, but it should stop the contact. The creditor or the debt collector still can sue you to collect the debt. "
What is the duration of The Debt Collector?
The duration of The Debt Collector is 1.82 hours.
When was The Debt Collector created?
The Debt Collector was created on 1999-06-25.
When was The Debt Collector - novel - created?
The Debt Collector - novel - was created in 2007.
How can one get collection agencies to stop calling?
Tell the debt collector you would prefer to communicate with them in writing therefore stopping phone calls. Another way is to send the debt collector a cease and desist letter this way they have to stop communication with you but this does not release you from the debt you owe just stops collectors from bothering you.
Can a debt collector show up at your work?
There are no laws that would disallow one from showing up at your work, however its more common for a repossession agent which is not considered a "debt collector"I would say that if a "debt collector" showed up at your job, they would still be required to the restrictions under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, unless this was a debt owned by a business, which would not allow them to:Use any form of badge or attempt to appear as a law enforcement or government agent.Clothing could not include anything that would idenitfy them as a "collector"Would not be allowed to identify himself to your employer or other employees as a "collector" or there to "collect" a debtMust not have acted in any manner that you considered to be threateningIs not permitted to carry a weapon, even if they have a license to carry one.So if he showed up looking like Dog the Bill Hunter then I would have called the police and then a FDCPA attorney.
You work for a business which has a debt collector calling for an unpaid debt The collector keeps giving you information about the debt but you tell her you are an employee Is this legal?
Federal law, and most State laws forbid giving any information about a debt to anyone other than the debtor, or the debtors spouse in some States. The person who works with you could file a complaint with the FTC and possibly sue through a consumer rights attorney for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Of course, your testimony as to what information the debt collector gave you about them would be helpful.
How do you get a bill collecter from calling you all the time?
To get a bill collector to stop calling you, pay the overdue bill. You could also see a credit counselor or write to the bank holding the debt and ask them for relief.
If one collection agency buys your debt and charges interest and then sells it to another debt collector can that new debt collector collect on the old interest?
Yes. The new debt collector bought the entire debt, including interest that was added on. You will be responsible for the entire debt.
