Short answer
Collectors can contact others only to find your location, and generally can't tell them you owe a debt. Telling your boss, coworkers or relatives about your debt can violate the FDCPA.
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Sources
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692c (communications) (Cornell LII)
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell LII)
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