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| Home > Office of Consumer Affairs > Business Guidance > Creditors > Debt Collection > Frequently Asked Questions |
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What if the consumer disputes the debt? Can I threaten to sue the consumer? What is considered harassment? When can I contact a consumer’s employer? Can I contact a neighbor to ask if the consumer still lives at the location listed on the account? 
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen can I contact a consumer’s employer?You may contact the consumer’s employer only for the following reasons – to verify employment or the amount of the consumer’s earnings, or to communicate with an employer who has an established debt counseling service or procedure. Collectors can also contact an employer after a final court judgment has been made on the debt. |
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