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[fashion0412]

I just got off the phone with a woman who was really prying. Asking what's going on to cause me to not be able to make my payment, what my sources of income are, and if I am collecting unemployment. Are they allowed to ask me these question?

[CleaningUp]

They can ask anything they want as long as it doesn't constitute harassment.

On the other hand, you have no requirement to answer any question asked by a lady -- or man -- on the phone.

[Mischievous Smurfy]

agreed ...

just tell them it's none of their business .... then watch the violations fly...   the more you say it .. the faster they will come.

Don't forget your recorder and kevlar.

[HeadsUp]

The sad thing is most people believe they have to talk to debt collectors when they call them on the phone.

I now have a CD full of bathroom humor I have used on debt collectors.  Most of them hang up quickly when I begin discussing my bowel movements with them, but some of the more plucky ones stick with me for 10 minutes or so, and eventually lose their temper.  I have a good laugh about it.

Another trick I use is having my girlfriend come on the phone and pretend that the (male) debt collector got her pregnant and then demand child support.  I laugh so hard that tears come streaming down my face.

[Quader]

The sad thing is most people believe they have to talk to debt collectors when they call them on the phone.

I now have a CD full of bathroom humor I have used on debt collectors.  Most of them hang up quickly when I begin discussing my bowel movements with them, but some of the more plucky ones stick with me for 10 minutes or so, and eventually lose their temper.  I have a good laugh about it.

Another trick I use is having my girlfriend come on the phone and pretend that the (male) debt collector got her pregnant and then demand child support.  I laugh so hard that tears come streaming down my face.

[Flyingifr]

They can ask whatever they want. You are within your rights to stay silent, tell them you refuse to answer or tell them to drop dead unless a Judge instructs you otherwise.

[coltfan1972]

TMI

Refuse to answer if asked anything you don't want to answer or don't have a recorder running.   

GO COLT'S

[NotBonJovi]

Don't forget your recorder and kevlar.

[coltfan1972]

Jovi,

You would agree to have the recorder running.. correct?

[NotBonJovi]

Jovi,

You would agree to have the recorder running.. correct?

Absolutely. And you should be recording, too.

I disagree, however, that there should be any apostrophe in "GO COLTS".

[itsmeagain]

Isn't the definition of a "Colt" a young mule-in-the-making?  But, a SAINT?  Now there's a noun with an easy definition.

[Doctor Evil]

The sad thing is most people believe they have to talk to debt collectors when they call them on the phone.

I now have a CD full of bathroom humor I have used on debt collectors.  Most of them hang up quickly when I begin discussing my bowel movements with them, but some of the more plucky ones stick with me for 10 minutes or so, and eventually lose their temper.  I have a good laugh about it.

Another trick I use is having my girlfriend come on the phone and pretend that the (male) debt collector got her pregnant and then demand child support.  I laugh so hard that tears come streaming down my face.

Wow, I guess there really is someone out there for everyone.  Congrats on finding your soulmate.

[HeadsUp]

Wow, I guess there really is someone out there for everyone.  Congrats on finding your soulmate.

Thank you.  She thinks I am the funniest person she's ever met, and I agree.