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No reason for them not to be able to, particularly if they are being professional. Such agencies have to protect their employees and offices from irate individuals that have not gotten their finances in order.

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That would be a violation of the FDCPA. But if there is no evidence that it is a collection agency making the calls, there is no way to file a complaint.

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