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Guest · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:18 pm

In Massachusetts and other states, it is illegal to record someone unless you have their permission. What I am wondering is if when you first call a debt collector and there is a recorded message saying " this call may be recorded" Do they still have to ask your permission to record you?

Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:23 pm

Well, that is why they have that recording at the beginning of the phone call, it's a little trick that you've been informed, even though you weren't verbally asked. That is why, you should tell them (if you hear that message), you do NOT want to be recorded, that way it won't be admissible in court. Also repeat it throughout the conversation so they can't try to cut it out.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:05 pm

Actually, by not hanging up you're giving your consent to be recorded, depending on how good your lawyer is Smile

I think they call it implied consent.

Guest · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:54 pm

I looked into it more and even if it has the disclosure stating the call may be monitored or recorded, before they can start recording, they have to get your permission.

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