QUESTION
Is it legal for a collection agency to call a persons place of business, and leave a message about an outstanding debt on the answering machine for ot
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2020 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
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I am a widow who is struggling to pay debt regarding late husband's business. Debt was turned over to a collection agency. Collecton agency has been calling my cell phone, and leaving messages on my business phone. COVID-19 has not made it any easier to address this debt.
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Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Tischhauser Law Group
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Unfortunately business debt does not get the same protections as consumer debt, so yes.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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