Can a Debt Collector Legally Use Facebook, Text Messages or Email?

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John Rossman June 16, 2011 2 Responses http://www.insidearm.com/daily/debt-collection-news/debt-collection/can-a-debt-collector-legally-use-facebook-text-messages-or-email/

In the latest podcast on ARM industry blog The Debt Collection Drill, Moss & Barnett attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin examine the legality of using Facebook and text messages to collect debts and also discuss obtaining consumer consent before using email to communicate with a consumer.

Listen to the entire podcast below.

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