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Can a debt collector robocall me?

If you consented at any point (this might include providing your number on an account application), a debt collector can do this. Read More

Reducing Telemarketing Calls
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Reducing Telemarketing Calls

Unwanted telemarketing calls can be disruptive, but there are a number of steps you can take to minimize them.

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Do Not Call Registry Won’t Stop All Unwanted Calls
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Do Not Call Registry Won’t Stop All Unwanted Calls

While the Do Not Call Registry is useful for stopping real marketers from calling you, not all of your unwanted calls will end when you sign up. Some callers are exempt and others will continue to call you illegally.

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Communication Stories
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Ted's Story: Company Told His Friend Details of His Loan During Debt Collection Attempt

Ted, behind in paying the interest on his loan, was called by a supervisor of the company while he was out. A friend answered and was told many details about the loan (loan amount, amount behind in payment, intentions to take legal action, etc.). Read More

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James's Story: Identity Theft by Way of Changing Apartments

James moved apartments and put in his change-of-address card with the U.S. Post Office. Unfortunately, they didn't forward his mail to his new apartment. When his mail was dropped at the previous apartment, the new tenants left it out in a common area. Read More

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Marsha's Story: Patient Health Records Repeatedly Fax to Her Home by Mistake

Marsha's home fax machine happens to have a telephone number similar to one of a health care facility. On several occasions, the local hospital has faxed patient records to her home. Read More

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