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May A Creditor Contact Any Person Other Than The Debtor?

If the debtor has an attorney, the debt collector may not contact anyone other than that attorney. If debtor does not have an attorney, a collector may contact other people, but only to find out where they live and work. Collectors usually are prohibited from contacting such permissible third parties more than once. In most cases, the collector is not permitted to tell anyone other than the debtor and their attorney that you owe money.

Other Montana Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs

Q: Can A Collection Agency Help Creditors?
A: Collection and recovery managers are familiar with the workings of collection agencies since, in many respects, the methods of operation and techniques used by the … More
Q: What Is The Creditor Required To Tell The Debtor About The Debt?
A: Within five days after the debtor is first contacted, the collector must send a written notice telling the debtor the amount of money they owe; the name of the … More
Q: May A Creditor Continue To Contact The Debtor, If The Debtor Believes They Do Not Owe Money?
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Q: What Are Collection Agencies Not Allowed To Do?
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Fair Credit Reporting Act
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