What to do if ex-girlfriend no longer lives with me but keeps giving out my address and phone number to debt collectors?
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What to do if ex-girlfriend no longer lives with me but keeps giving out my address and phone number to debt collectors?
She has been moved out for 2years now but keeps handing out address and phone number to debt collectors. They keep calling and mailing garnishments. We tell them and keep returning mail to sender that she has not lived here for x amount of time. However, the creditors say then why did she give us this number and adderss? How do we put a stop to this? It is just not 1 or 2people but many many collectors.
Asked on December 10, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am not sure where in the penal code this type of matter would fall. Possibly harassment? She gives false information for the purposes of defrauding creditors and with the intent to harass you? I might talk with an attorney on the matter and see if there is any type of request for an injunction to stop her that you can file. Otherwise, it may be best for you to change your phone number and possibly unlist it. On the other hand, collectors can call you to verify her new address and not get in trouble. That may be a way to get her to stop. Throwing it back in her lap. Good luck.
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