Can Debt Collectors Call on Sundays? Yes, But Here is What Still Applies

Can Debt Collectors Call On Sunday

Debt collectors are legally allowed to call you on Sundays, Saturdays, and public holidays. While a single weekend call is legal, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that a pattern of concentrating calls on Sundays can be used as evidence of illegal harassment. Collection agencies staff weekend shifts specifically because they know consumers are more … Read more

Debt Collectors Calling Your Family: What They’re Allowed to Say (And What They’re Not)

Can Debt Collectors Call Your Family

Debt collectors are legally allowed to contact your family members exactly one time, and strictly for the purpose of acquiring your location or contact information. They are strictly prohibited from identifying themselves as debt collectors or mentioning that you owe a debt to anyone other than you or your spouse. While the legal justification is … Read more