Consumer Law

Video - Get A Statement From Third Parties Who Collectors

By M. Stan Herring

We have previously discussed who is a "third party," why collectors call third parties and some examples of illegal third party contacts by abusive collection agencies. Now we want to remind you to get a statement from the third party who was illegally contacted by the debt collector.

This is important as it helps the third party remember the illegal call and it helps for you to document exactly what was said to the third party by this collector.

Here is a video that discusses obtaining a statement from the third party:

If you are dealing with this type of abusive collection agency, request our free report on making these abusive types of collectors pay for breaking the rules. You can call us at 205-879-2447, contact us through our website, or fill out the form below to request the free report.

Full post as published by Alabama Consumer Blog on June 17, 2009 (boomark / email).