Hmmmm.... I wonder. Is there criminal and/or civil charges that can be made against companies who knowingly hire unethical bill collectors? For example, if someone knows they are hiring a collection firm that illegally contacts relatives or engages in other illegal methods, can they be be legally pursued?
Not criminal but its easy to add the hiring company onto the civil lawsuit. They are responsible for hiring the company which conducts business unethically and illegally. I don’t think you have to prove intent for the illegal actions.
I also own a business. My customers are other businesses but they still fail to pay. I’ve learned to choose my customers more wisely and do checks on them before extending significant credit.