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To: gunnut

I think you misunderstand. There is no law against collection agents calling debtors.

The collection agency can not have a robot call.

I wonder now about my doctor, my dentist, my hospital and etc that have a robot call a day in advance to remind me of my appointment and sometimes leave a voice mail.


8 posted on 07/06/2020 12:41:18 PM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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To: bert
Can we assume that by you providing your Doctor, dentist, etc with your number that you opted in?

If you want to have fun with them, provide your doctor with the phone number of your dentist, and vice-versa.

Back in the 70’s there was a Unitarian church here who had a “dial-a-prayer” line. I gave that out to folks I didn't want to hear from. I also used it as my call forwarding when needed.

10 posted on 07/06/2020 12:51:46 PM PDT by ASA Vet (After all this time, Democrats are still upset we freed their slaves.)
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To: bert
There is no law against collection agents calling debtors.

They can't call you at work or contact your employer. They are only allowed to call after a certain period after the previous call. If they violate the Fair Debt Collection Act, you can file a lawsuit against them and have the entire debt canceled. That's why it is wise to have an automatic call recorder on your phone, and a number of other reasons.

12 posted on 07/06/2020 12:59:52 PM PDT by WASCWatch
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To: bert

There’s an opt-in exception. This ruling is meaningful but not meaningful because companies do everything they can to maximize their freedom to share your contact information via fine print.


13 posted on 07/06/2020 1:06:04 PM PDT by newzjunkey ((warning: liberal use of sarcasm in posts) Vote Giant Meteor in 2020)
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To: bert

“I wonder now about my doctor, my dentist, my hospital and etc that have a robot call a day in advance to remind me of my appointment and sometimes leave a voice mail.”

Shouldn’t apply because you already have an established business relationship with them.

This is more for the cold calls IE “Hello we’ve been trying to contact you about your vehicles warranty.”, Or “You are now qualified for (insert scam here)”


22 posted on 07/06/2020 1:44:05 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Political Science degrees, so easy Obama has one.)
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To: bert

“I wonder now about my doctor, my dentist, my hospital and etc that have a robot call a day in advance to remind me of my appointment and sometimes leave a voice mail.”

I believe those are fine as long as you have business with the caller.


24 posted on 07/06/2020 2:59:04 PM PDT by LeoTDB69
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