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lostandconfused · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:08 pm Subject: Contacting Boss

I got a call from USA PayDay Loan.com and they said that I had to call them back or they would contact my boss.
What do I do? Can they legally contact my boss?
Thanks for all the help!!

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:38 pm Subject:

Hi and welcome!
First, when you took out the PDL, did you list your boss' name? They might try, but this is unauthorized disclosure of a debt, which is a violation of your fdcpa rights.
I personally feel that the best offense is a good defense--and if you can tell your boss about this, I would. I had to do this myself when I was dealing with Cash Today calling my work. This way, when they use this threat, you can say "My boss already knows, so go right ahead!!"

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:57 pm Subject:

Yea I gave a false name

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:26 pm Subject:

Cash Transfer Centers has called my boss multiple times. I knew that they had his number so I just let him know that before they even had a chance to call him. He just politely gives me the message every time they call, it is not that bad if you are just upfront and honest...

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:31 pm Subject:

lost, If you can not be sure you can intercept all calls, you need to tell them.

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:15 pm Subject: r

With luck, lost can tell his/her boss that an illegal company is harrassing him/her and his/her boss can take the stupid phone call and say "I'm sorry, we do not accept personal calls here" and hang up.