What kinds of debt collector contacts are prohibited by law?
Many state and federal laws regulate debt collection activities. In some cases, a consumer can sue a debt collector if it violates these laws. Below is a partial list of illegal debt collector activities. You should contact an attorney for more information if you think a debt collector has behaved inappropriately or made suspicious statements to you. Even if you don’t see a description below that fits your situation, there may be other laws that apply. Harassment.