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Originally Posted by LeeH
... debt collectors may not call to collect a debt:
(3). at work if he knows your employer prohibits such contacts.
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And the operative words are "if he knows". As a business owner, I have had to put this beast down several times. It take a little of your time, and sometimes takes follow up.
Draft a simple letter explaining that the calls are a disruption to your company business. Cite 805(a)(3) and state your demand for the collection company to stop calling. Demand that they notify all of their employees and agents of your cease and desist demand. Finally, inform them that any further collection calls in violation of your notice will be reported to appropriate state and federal authorities. Mail via certified mail with return receipt.
Only once have I ever had to follow up by actually filing formal complaints. I filed with FTC, FCC, and the State department of consumer affairs. Problem solved. All it cost me was postage and a little bit of my time.
edit: the problem has never involved any of my employees... every time (~8 or 10 times in 4 years!) it has been from some lowlife giving a fake (to them) phone number on a credit form.