Q: A loan company told one of my references how much i owe without my permission. Is that illegal?
I owe them some money from last month they called one of my references left a voicemail that disclosed how much I owe them, the last time I made a payment and even texted it to them
A: A debt collection or consumer rights attorney would know this best, but you await a response for a week. Until you are able to discuss with someone who works in this area, it could depend on the scope of the agreement and what information it says will be shared with co-signers or other parties involved in the loan. It could be a privacy issue, but an attorney could advise more definitively after reviewing the loan papers. Good luck
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