On Saturday XXXX/XXXX/2015 I immediately returned a call from a representative by the name of XXXX. The call back was received by office manager XXXX XXXX. I gave him as requested an updated status of my past due account. I advised him I spoke to his representative XXXX on Monday concerning this same issue. On Tuesday XXXX/XXXX/15 I received at voice message from XXXX to contact him ... XXXX minutes later an out of state family member receives a call from XXXX trying to reach me. Upon my contacting the office the representative, XXXX advises that outside references are contacted when they have had no contact with borrower. The office has been in contact with me weekly. I find this tactic harassing. There is no reason to contact anyone outside of myself concerning this debt. XXXX advised me they would not give details of the call, but anyone who receives a call from a stranger being advised to have the member contact them know its about a debt. The attempt to embarrass me in order to collect is harassment.