They regularly make up lists like this for debt collectors and telemarketers, and it's generally garbage. I had people try to use these "lists" on me as a telemarketer, and I didn't have to give them ANY information other than my name, my company, and my reason for calling. Likewise, this is mostly bullshit:
The US THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
As amended by Public Law 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009 (Sept. 30, 1996),
only specifies one thing in regard to telephone conversation:
Quote:
A debt collector may not engage in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:
(1) The use or threat of use of violence or other criminal means to harm the physical person, reputation, or property of any person.
(2) The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader.
(3) The publication of a list of consumers who allegedly refuse to pay debts, except to a consumer reporting agency or to persons meeting the requirements of section 603(f) or 604(3)1 of this Act.
(4) The advertisement for sale of any debt to coerce payment of the debt.
(5) Causing a telephone to ring or engaging any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass any person at the called number.
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So yes, if they KEEP calling you in a harassing manner, you can remind them that this is against the FDCPA and they can be sued civilly for up to $1,000 (not much, if you ask me).
However, they do not have to disclose any further information than their company, their name, their reason for call, and the debtor who claims you owe a debt. Asking their SSN is a sure-fire way to piss off someone who has access to your credit information. Wise? Probably not. Stupid? Probably.
I third the notion; just pay your debt.