state attorney left voicemail what do i do

by Maye Hill MD 3 min read

Can lawyers leave voicemails?

2 attorney answers Probably yes, as long as it is a true statement.Oct 13, 2017

Can you be served through voicemail?

You cannot be served by voicemail or telephone call. It could be a scam as it is uncommon for a person trying to serve you to call you first.

Is a voicemail considered a legal notification?

Yes. All actual legal action that could be taken against you will be notified in writing by mail. There are rules about how to legally serve someone with process; voicemail (or even telling them orally to their face) does not qualify.

How do I leave a message to an attorney?

5 Voicemail Tips for Calling an AttorneyWho are you? Say who you are and what case you are calling about. ... What is your number? ... What is the reason for your call? ... Why should he call you back? ... How does the attorney reach you? ... Here's the full sample message.Sep 24, 2015

Will a process server leave a voicemail?

Real process servers will call people they are trying to serve. If a server can get in touch with you, they will try to arrange a time to deliver the documents. A server may make a few attempts to call you and might leave a message on your answering machine.

Do process servers call from blocked numbers?

He says if you get a phone call from a process server on strange, non-local or blocked numbers, it's probably a scam. “The process server initiates the lawsuit by notifying the party that's been sued that there is an action brought against them.” A process server is not going to threaten you with legal action.Feb 19, 2020

What do I do if I get a threatening voicemail?

Here's what I recommend: Report robocalls or any unwanted calls to the FTC by calling 1-888-382-1222 or 1-877-382-4357 (877-FTC-HELP) or go to: complaints.donotcall.gov.Aug 22, 2018

Is there such thing as legal notification by telephone?

YES! Of course it's a scam.Feb 11, 2020

What is a concerned department?

Concerned Department means the Department of Industries, office of the Company Registrar or any other department or office designated by HMGN from time to time to regulate companies in Nepal; Sample 2.

What do you say when contacting an attorney?

0:261:20What To Say When You Call An Attorney - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipKnow kind of ballpark. Terms where you're coming from. And then you can elaborate on your specific.MoreKnow kind of ballpark. Terms where you're coming from. And then you can elaborate on your specific. Situation. And when you keep it simple in the beginning it really does make it easier.

What should you not say to a lawyer?

9 Taboo Sayings You Should Never Tell Your LawyerI forgot I had an appointment. ... I didn't bring the documents related to my case. ... I have already done some of the work for you. ... My case will be easy money for you. ... I have already spoken with 5 other lawyers. ... Other lawyers don't have my best interests at heart.More items...•Mar 17, 2021

What do you say when talking to a lawyer?

Tips for Talking to an AttorneyAlways be as honest and candid as possible about the facts of your case. ... Ask questions if you don't understand something that your attorney mentions or explains to you.Approach an attorney about your case as soon as you think you may need one.More items...•Aug 4, 2015

First Type Of Illegal Voicemails- Threats Or Lies

We don’t see these as often as the other violations but they still are very common.

Second Type Of Illegal Voicemails – Third Party Disclosures

Abusive debt buyer, collection agencies, and law firms often leave voicemail messages knowing there is a chance that people other than the debtor/consumer will hear the messages.

Third Type Of Illegal Voicemails – Failure To Leave Mini-Miranda

Debt collectors know when they leave voicemails they must leave the so called “Mini-Miranda” which is basically where they say “This is a message from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt”.

What To Do If You Have Received Illegal Voicemails

Call us at 205-879-2447 and we can help you think through your options.

That Message was not for me!

You are just getting home from work and you have a new message on your voicemail. To your surprise it is a debt collector, but the message is not regarding your debt, but it is for your mother. Already the debt collector is violating FDCPA policy by stating they are calling to collect on a debt but attempting to contact another party.

Leaving Messages at Work?

The FDCPA does not allow a debt collector to call any third parties and leave messages regarding your debt, especially at your place of work. The debt collectors are in strict violation of federal laws and should be made aware of it.

Am I going to Jail?

Have you come home to a voicemail threatening to send you jail if you do not pail the debt? Or maybe that the debt collection agency is going to notify the police? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is clear in their statements that it is against the law to threaten individuals with jail time.

Enough is Enough

No matter how aggressive the debt collectors may be, they cannot bully you. Some collectors do not seem to care about the boundaries that are set for them, while others are sure to stick to the policies in place by the FDCPA. For the ones who do not follow the law, there may be a chance you can collect damages from what they are doing to you.

Tania R Schmidt-Alpers

First of all make sure that you document the recording. Save it onto a secure device. You can also take it to a court reporter to have it transcribed so as to preserve it for future use if you are able to sepnd the money on that.

Roger P. Foley

wrong wrong wrong. Are you trying to ruin the guys life? Do you really think hes coming for you? or was it a drunk blurb that means nothing? Stay out of it and stay away from the girlfriend if you dont want to be involved. Sure you could call the police and file a report and ruin his life.

James W Chandler

Save it. We lawyers, call that evidence. I wold meet with an attorney in your area who handles Domestic Violence cases to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

Michael Lawrence Doyle

Going to the police is an option and you may be able to get a restraining order as well. It seems as if part of your dilemna is that you do not wish to involve the police or the courts. However, this may be your only option.

Valet switched keys with duplicated key

Yesterday I went to go eat at a Korean BBQ restaurant, and got valet bc there was no parking. I dropped off my car to them at 6:45, and did not get my keys back until around 10:00pm when their shift ended. Once they handed me my keys back, I noticed it was not my stock Hyundai keys. This new key is an aftermarket with no logos on it.

New Neighbors got a survey, trying to claim that more than half of our backyard is theirs. Need advice!

My grandmother has owned her house for over 23 years now. There was a fence already there when she purchased it, and she was told that her yard goes from the end of her driveway to the edge of her fence, and a foot out from there.

FL - New Landlord is MIA and I have no running water

Hi. I live in a triplex in Florida that has been recently sold to a new landlord. This is the second time in the past 9 months the house has sold, and last time everything went very smoothly. However, this time, the new landlord has not reached out to us at all. Neither myself nor any of the other tenants have heard anything.

Neighbor Building a Trench through my Property to Access My Comcast Box

My neighbor reached out to me saying that he was installing Comcast in his newly built house and would be building a trench through my property to access my Comcast box that is on my garage. They would connect to a splitter installed in the Comcast box, so that he can have access.

Neighbors hoarded my mail and cost me money!

I live in California in a house that is split into 2 units as a rental property, as such, my address is the the house address with a 1/2 attached, leading to my mail being delivered to the wrong unit occasionally. I recently received a check in the mail from a settlement I was involved in.

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Introduction to Illegal Voicemails by Collectors

First Type of Illegal Voicemails- Threats Or Lies

Second Type of Illegal Voicemails – Third Party Disclosures

  • Abusive debt buyer, collection agencies, and law firms often leave voicemail messages knowing there is a chance that people other than the debtor/consumer will hear the messages. Most answering machines play over a speakerphone so if the debt collector says “Mr. Consumer you need to call us back about this debt you owe right now” and a neighbor or family member (other …
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Third Type of Illegal Voicemails – Failure to Leave Mini-Miranda

  • Debt collectors know when they leave voicemails they must leave the so called “Mini-Miranda” which is basically where they say “This is a message from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt”. It prevents these abusive people from lying like they used to about the purpose of their call – it makes it clear to you that the call is a debt collection call. However, many debt collector…
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What to Do If You Have Received Illegal voicemails.

  • Call us at 205-879-2447 and we can help you think through your options. Or you can contact us online here on our website. We’ll see what the collector has done and listen to the voicemails to see if they are illegal or illegal. If it’s legal, then that’s good for you to know the collector is not breaking the law with their voicemails. But if it’s i...
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