i am on some kind of annoying computer system that constantly calls me about 3-5 times a day. when i answered the calls, they were looking for my father. i tell the operator "individual" that they have the wrong number, but they still persist with calls!!
what can i do to make them stop? is it legal for them to harass me for anothers debt? i live in CA.
2006-08-27 08:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Send them a cease and desist letter. Send it certified mail return receipt - (paper trail).
If they call you AFTER the date and time listed on the CMRRR green card that they had signed it, remind them that they are violating your rights. If they continue, sue them for harrassement. Get yourself $1,000 from them. If you have caller ID, take pictures of it when they call. It will prove, in court, that they are continuing to call
Just telling them to cease and desist, without doing it in writing, does not protect your rights.
Also, the collection agency/creditors CANNOT tell you the reasons for the call, if they do, they are violating your fathers rights. All they can legally do in that phone call is ask to speak to him.
Go to the site I've listed, click on forums, and look for a full cease and desist letter.
2006-08-27 09:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by echo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out where they are calling from and then send a certified letter telling them that if there are any further calls to your residence from that number, you will file a complaint with the attorney general in their state.
If they are in your state, you can file a harassment complaint.
I once had someone from a video store calling my number a few times a day and leaving harassing messages. They were calling for the person who had the number before I did, and I told them so but they continued to call anyway. I filed a harassment complaint in Municipal Court, and believe me they stopped after that.
2006-08-27 09:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't legally call 3-5 times a day even if it is your debt. Follow the advice others gave about a 'cease and desist' letter.
2006-08-27 11:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your father listed your phone number as a place to contact, they can and will keep calling you. You need to speak to someone higher up the food chain to get them to stop calling you and pass the message on to your father that his bills are affecting you. Good luck!
2006-08-27 08:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by tkltafoya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter. Send it Certified mail return recepit req.
Date
Dear Scumbag creditor,
I am receiving calls from your co in reguards to Joe Schmoe. He does not live here and this is not my debt. Please cease and desist all communications with me.
Thanks a bunch
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2006-08-27 08:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by Johnsmatrix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can call. You can stop the calls by saying to them. example. No one lives here by this name. "Remove" this number from your call list.
Once you have made this statement your calls should begin decreasing.
2006-08-27 09:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Tony 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-08-27 08:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by mad manc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋