QUESTION
Can lenders, trying to collect payment, tell the borrower's contacts specific information regarding payment the borrower owes?
Asked on Jun 20th, 2013 on Collections - Florida
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I am two months behind on my car payment, and my husband and I are currently waiting lump sum back payments from the VA which we will receive no later than July 1. So I plan on catching up the payments on the first. But the lenders called my mother and grandfather, who I put down as references when I bought the car. The lender told both my mom and grandparent that I was two months behind. I feel that is wrong, that they should not be able to tell anyone but myself that much specific information. Can they?
1 ANSWER
Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Tischhauser Law Group
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No. This is likely a violation of the FCCPA, a Florida statute similar to the FDCPA that regulates collections conduct. We do take these cases on contingent fee if you would like to contact us at -1-800-922-6442.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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