They call twice a day. Ive told them to the guy doesnt live here. I asked to speak to the super and i even yelled take me off your list! they seriously call 2 times a day. its annoying. for almost 6 months. im usually not home but its getting ridiculous. what can i do to make them stop? how can i get them in trouble. im on the dnc list but i know that doesnt change anything for collection. but ive explained it several times he doesnt live here... seriously annoyed!!!
2007-12-02 07:24:27 · 12 answers · asked by aaron c 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Tell them that they need to provide you with proof that the debt is yours. They should be able to send it to the address that they have on file-don't give them yours. Ask them if they understand the concept of "defamation of character"? Since they are insisting that you need to pay for these bills their documentation would have to prove that you have signed for something. By law they must mail this out when requested. However if you are not on the information they can get into trouble because they are trying to blackmail someone into paying .
The DNC list is only for telemarketers, the sleazy bill collectors fall even lower then them. This will not help you. But is they are refusing to provide you with a supervisor or documentation that the debt is yours, tell them the next time they call that you intend on filing a complaint with the states attorney office for harassment and what ever other legal things can be thrown in. Contact a local attorney to see what can be done and also call your local phone company to see about changing your phone number because of the harassing calls- but make sure that this is at no cost to you.
2007-12-02 07:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by kam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The FDCPA calls for that 0.33 party series businesses deliver a written validation interior 5 days of preliminary touch. That validation surely is the call of the unique creditor, the quantity, dates, and your rights to dispute the debt. In different words, the collector could desire to deliver be conscious to the debor. I propose that your father communicate to the collector and get a company call and handle. Then deliver an approved return receipt letter to the series enterprise soliciting for validation to comprise copies of contracts or different documentation proving the debt is his. He could additionally point out that he would not believe the debt is his. do not provide the collector any very own records. enable the collector coach who the debt belongs to. If it seems the debt belongs on your brother, his belongings could be accountable for the debt. If there are actually not adequate components to pay the money owed, the executor for the valuables can deliver the creditor a letter indicating that the valuables is bancrupt alongside with a photocopy of the loss of life certificates. family members are actually not accountable to pay, besides the reality that some creditors will attempt to cajole surviving relatives to pay.
2016-10-10 02:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been going through the same thing for two months now. They call everyday for someone who doesn't live there. I was put down as a reference for her loan and they call and won't leave a message. I see the number everyday on my caller ID and I'm on the do not call list too. I'm going to see about blocking the number and/or area code.
2007-12-02 07:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I'm assuming the debt is not your's right? DEMAND to talk to a supervisor, send them a copy of your phone bill to prove that the phone is in your name and not the debtors name. Put them on notice via a written letter sent via certified mail that if they continue to call, you consider it harassment and will take the appropriate action.
2007-12-02 07:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notify them in writing that you wish for the calls to stop. Keep a log of every time they call you.
Contact the FTC and your local Better Business Bureau to report them.
The information in the Source link will provide everything you need.
Good luck.
2007-12-02 07:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jay D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a cell phone, what I do is I program their numbers into my phone, them put them into a group, then set the ringtone for that group to silent. Out of sight, out of mind.
And with that, I'm level 3.
2007-12-02 07:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff The God Of Biscuits 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with jay d, but send the letter cetified mail. legally once they recieve the letter they can only call one last time to let you know they won't call anymore. also file a comlaint with the FTC
2007-12-02 07:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by janice C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get that too and its annoying. call ur phone co for suggestions.
2007-12-02 07:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
threaten to take legal action for harrassment
2007-12-02 07:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by 4mat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
change your phone number
2007-12-02 07:27:19 · answer #10 · answered by Mom3Boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋