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While they are gathering information and sending it to you, they must cease debt collection practices including calls.

it’s possible for you to also report them to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

But this is strictly prohibited under federal law.

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Debt collectors also cannot publish your name in a list of persons that refuse to repay their debts.

Behavior like this should be immediately reported to the CFPB.

This is to protect your privacy.

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filing a lawsuit) or to simply notify you that they will no longer be contacting you.

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