Can a debt collector contact me about a debt that my partner owes?

Yes, a debt collector in Washington is allowed to contact you about a debt that your partner owes. The law in Washington allows debt collectors to contact third parties in order to get information about a debtor’s whereabouts, assets, or employment history. However, they are not allowed to reveal the details of the debt or tell third parties that the debtor owes a debt. Furthermore, the debt collector is not allowed to contact you more than once or threaten you in any way. If you have been contacted about a debt that your partner owes, it is important to remember that you are not legally responsible for that debt. Only the debtor is legally liable for the debt. You can politely tell the debt collector that you are not liable for the debt and that all future contact should be directed at the debtor. If a debt collector continues to contact you about a debt that is not yours, you can file a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General’s office or the Better Business Bureau. Additionally, you can contact a lawyer for advice about how to protect your rights and stop a debt collector from contacting you.

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