Debt collector left message on voicemail?

Question

the law offices of james west called my house that i share with 3 other people and my answering machine picked up. they left a msg for me stating they are a debt collector and this was an attempt to collect a debt.

is this legal? oh yeah they did mention that if this is not me, to disregard the message. but to me they just told my roommates that i have a debt.

Answer 1

they should first give you something in writting i would ignore it until you get a bill or something and then try to contact them in writtnig:. do not give them any information if you really owe them something they should already have your information:.

remember collector do this for a living so they are smart and tricky:. don't fall into their traps in california any dept that's older than 4yrs doesn't have to be repayed:.

Answer 2

Of course they can leave a message.

If you don't want your room mates to know you have a bill you have not paid.......pay all your bills. Then debt collectors have no reason to call you.

Answer 3

All they're suppose to do is leave their name and number.

Answer 4

1. LAWYER UP!

2. NEXT TIME THEY CALL ANSWER THE PHONE AND TELL THEM TO WAIT .SET THE PHONE DOWN. WASTE SOME OF THERE TIME. COSTS THEM MONEY AND TIME.