Debt Collector Illegally Contacts Ex-Spouse and Shares Financial Information
A debt collection agency contacted a consumer's ex-spouse and disclosed sensitive financial information without consent, violating FDCPA third-party communication rules. The alleged underlying debt was previously settled. Individual FDCPA violation complaint.
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