I am looking for a fedral agency that can fine this company if they continue.
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All these fine responses, and not one person actually answered your question.  lol\n\nFirst my war cry...you are about to go to war.  Do NOT fight these guys unarmed.  Knowledge of the law is your only weapon!\n\nRead the link below.  This is the Fair Debt Collections Act.  All the answers you need are right here.\n\nThe federal agency in charge is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  As noted in the law, they have "Administrative" control over collection agencies.  But that's not what you want.\n\nRead the law below....\n\n================\n\n§ 805.  Communication in connection with debt collection   [15 USC 1692c]\n\n(a) COMMUNICATION WITH THE CONSUMER GENERALLY.  Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt -- \n\n(3) at the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication.\n\n================\n\nTherefore, your first step is to contactthe collection agency, and give them a "cease and desist" order.  Be sure to put in the letter that they must not contact you at your place of employment.\n\nSend this letter by certified mail.  You don't need a return receipt because you have a tracking number on the certified mail slip they give you.  Go online and get the delivery confermation and save yourself the return receipt fee.\n\nNow, if they call you again, on to Step #2!\n\n====================================\n\n§ 813.  Civil liability  [15 USC 1692k]\n\n(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, any debt collector who fails to comply with any provision of this title with respect to any person is liable to such person in an amount equal to the sum of --\n\n    (1) any actual damage sustained by such person as a result of such failure;\n\n    (2) (A) in the case of any action by an individual, such additional damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding $1,000;\n    (3) in the case of any successful action to enforce the foregoing liability, the costs of the action, together with a reasonable attorney's fee as determined by the court. On a finding by the court that an action under this section was brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment, the court may award to the defendant attorney's fees reasonable in relation to the work expended and costs.\n\n\n====================\n\nTherefore, if they call your employer, and he would agree to appear in court, you have a slam-dunk court case.  Run down to small claims court and file a suit against them for $1000.  The cost is around $25 for this.  And you can add that cost to what they pay you. \n\nThe reason collection agents get away with this crap is because you don't know the law.  They are ARMED! They alreadly know the law.  Now you do too!
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www.alibinetwork.com     You have to pay them, but they'll say whatever you want.
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You might want to send a certified letter to the company asking that question.
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Depends on the company.  You can try www.laworks.net
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I don't think that companies that are considering bankruptcy are posting this info on the web. I believe bankruptcy court might be your best bet but hey thats just a guess.
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request it from the company, if they won't provide it your lawyer can subpoena it for you.
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God bless you, sweetie.  Speak to someone who can get you in touch with an agency that can help you. Make SURE that this is a litgitimate agency, a REAL one.  SPEAK TO A PERSON THAT YOU TRUST,  to help you speak to the correct agency that can help you. BE CAREFUL. DO NOT  let someone that you do not know be involved in your search.
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You can contact the Better Business Bureau and your state's Attorney General for help.
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Pick up the phone and starting dialing lawyers. You'll likely find one you will send you in the right direction.
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Go see a commercial insurance agent.
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You'll be best off finding an agent, unless your dad works for the company or something. Good luck to you.
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www.sba.org will be able to help you.
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Try contacting the DfES, they might know.
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I say call the 800 number that is on the Enquirer and check it out!! That's cool,  good luck!
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Contact the Better Business Bureau and/or your State Attorney General's office and ask for help.
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You will need to look on their website or contact them directly.
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Check at courthouse and they will be glad to help you...........