Can a debt collector collect a debt from someone else who is related to me?

In Washington, debt collectors are legally allowed to collect debts from other people related to you. This means that if you owe someone money and they hire a debt collector to attempt to collect the debt, they can contact your relatives or other people close to you in order to try and collect the money. They are allowed to ask your relatives or other contacts to make a payment on your behalf or inform them of the debt you owe. However, debt collectors cannot harass, threaten, or deceive your relatives or other people related to you while attempting to collect the debt. This means they cannot use any foul language, make false statements, or even use intimidating tactics. The Washington state Consumer Protection Act prohibits any kind of deceptive conduct from debt collectors, so if they lie about the amount of debt you owe or the consequences for not paying, this is illegal and should be reported. Additionally, debt collectors are not allowed to disclose your debt to any third parties, so even if they contact your relatives, they cannot discuss the specific details of the debt with them. This is to protect your privacy and make sure that your personal debt information is not shared without your permission. In summary, a debt collector is legally allowed to try and collect a debt from someone else who is related to you in Washington, but they must do so in a respectful and ethical manner. They are prohibited from harassing, threatening, or deceiving your relatives or other contacts and must also keep the details of the debt confidential.

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