Debt collector contacts and threatens uninvolved family members of debtors
A debt collector is calling and threatening legal action against family members who have no legal connection to the debt, while the actual debtor is actively making payments. This violates FDCPA provisions against contacting third parties beyond basic location information. Family members bear harassment costs without having incurred the obligation.
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