What is considered harassment from debt collectors?
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What is considered harassment from debt collectors?
I had a cell phone account and then I ended up having to call them before I left work for Maternity leave to tell them I wouldn’t be able to make payments on my bill because I will not be working. At first they where understanding. A week later I have been getting continues phone calls from their debt collectors. I will get at least 2 to 3 phone calls a day from them asking if I can make a payment or get help to make a payment. And every time they call I will tell them over and over again I am on maternity leave, I will start paying once I go back to work. This has been going on for 2 months.
Asked on August 8, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The calls that you are getting from the debt collection comoany as to payments could be deemed an unfair debt collection practice if you have requested no calls and are getting several a day. You need to place your request in writing as to no contact with you. However, from a practical matter, if you want the calls to stop, you should try and make some semblance of a payment despite the fact you are on maternity leave.
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