conversation: User (ffsdhd): "I have a debt of about 3K that I've been paying this collection company for during the last 4-6 months. Every time I miss a payment or the auto-withdraw 'bounces', they immediately call my employer and ask to speak w me. I've never been rude but I've told the individual a couple months back that they CANNOT call my place of work as I work in a call center and am not supposed to get personal calls. They call my phone during the day (sometimes I can't answer) but never leave a message.\n\nWhenever I've spoke to them, they go through the 'recorded line' speech. That being said, if after I verbally spoke to them on the phone and told them not to call my work number, this info should be retrievable via that recording, correct? If so, what, if any, law is this collector in violation of.\n\nNow, as I said, I've been paying them what I can for several months, I've missed a couple scheduled payments but always make arrangements to cover said payment. I'm NOT trying to get out of the debt but I want to know if there is anything I can do (outside of sending a certified letter). If I lose my job because of this dope (I've already had a talking to, which I explained to the collector), I certainly won't be able to pay them anything."
  Self: "Send them a letter via certified mail return receipt requested telling them that they cannot contact you via phone.\n\nWhat they are doing is unethical and illegal and carries a federal fine. After they receive your letter, take note of any calls, and seek legal counsel."
  a9a1m8 (a9a1m8): "Not to hijack, but is this applicable for people who are not the debtor?\n\n I got a new number a few years back and I STILL get multiple calls a day for "Shawn".  I've since blocked numbers but they call from others"
  ryeshoes (ryeshoes): "ask them for mailing address, and THEN send them certified mail return receipt etc etc\n\n(y)"
  a9a1m8 (a9a1m8): "Thank you!"
  