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I had a debt collector call my parents house looking for me. My dad answered the phone told the guy he was my dad. Later in the conversation, the collector told my dad what the debt was for, the amount of the debt, and even gave my dad my bank account number! The answering machine at my parents house happened to pick up most of the conversation and is still on there as proof, since my dad almost didn't pick up the phone in time. If I have done my research correctly this is obviously not allowed?? What can I do about this?? I never gave this collector any permission to talk with anyone regarding my debt.
Amanda:
You certainly have a violation of the FDCPA. You need to consult with an attorney in order to file a civil action. If you're in Tennessee, feel free to contact me at Barnette Law Offices, LLC.
Jason Barnette, Esq.
Barnette Law Offices, LLC
http://www.barnettelawoffices.com
615-585-3885
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Barnette Law Offices, LLC
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Barnette Law Offices, LLC can answer questions relating to credit reporting inaccuracies, debt collection abuse, and bankruptcy issues. No portion of any of our communications shall be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. We only represent residents of Tennessee.
Experience
Jason Barnette is a licensed attorney in the state of Tennessee admitted before the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is the founder of Barnette Law Offices, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee. Barnette Law Offices, LLC is one a the very few Tennessee law firms which handles cases arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
Organizations
National Association of Consumer Attorney's (pending)
Education/Credentials
Appalachian School of Law - Juris Doctor
Licensed Attorney - Tenneessee Supreme Court
Past/Present Clients
J.P. Morgan Chase, Countrywide
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