[OPLINLIST] Debt Collectors

[Bill Hardison]

I was once one of "those" fellows back in my checkered past.  This site
should answer your/their questions.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

The short answer is no they cannot if they are told not to (orally or in
writing), AND they are a third party collector. If it is a debt being
collected by the first party (the one money is owed) the FDCPA doesn't
apply.

Hope this helps,


*Bill**

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On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Janelle Thomas <jthomas at oplin.org> wrote:

> Does anyone know if debt and bill collectors are allowed to call employees
> at work? We have an employee who is continually receiving these calls.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Janelle Thomas, MLIS
> Director, Swanton Public Library
> 305 Chestnut St., Swanton OH 43558
> http://www.swanton.lib.oh.us
> Ph: (419) 826-2760 ext. 208
>
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