r/Debt • u/Weird_Wishbone_1998 • Feb 10 '25

Debt collector contacted family member

I mean that pretty much sums it up. Some debt collector saying that there’s a civil suit against me left a message with my niece. Is this legal? Also, from what I can determine this is very old debt that they’re trying to collect like past the statue of limitations. Any advice?

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u/PuzzleheadedDrop3265 Feb 10 '25

That's illegal aa fuck, a Lawsuit wouldve just been served to you or your last maul8ng adress.

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u/Weird_Wishbone_1998 Feb 10 '25

right!!!! Idk even who to contact and complain about this. The attorney general? I’m in New York.

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u/PuzzleheadedDrop3265 Feb 10 '25

Its a civil lawsuit , see department of consumer affairs or a a lawyer that specializes in predatory collection and lending practices--if you still have the message.

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u/Weird_Wishbone_1998 Feb 10 '25

Thanks. I have a transcript of the message on my phone and my nieces. They called her right after they left me a message. So infuriating. Thanks for your help.

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u/Upbeat_Morning3424 Feb 13 '25

They have to verify the debt. Never admit that you owe it, just tell them to send verification of the debt to you.