Who are collection agencies allowed to call?

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Country: United States of America
State: TexasCan a collection agency call a relative of the debtor (when that relative name phone number is not on any info that was given to obtain credit) and give leave personal info as to why they are calling? What phone numbers can a collection agency use to contact a debtor?

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No -- See http://www.worldlawdirect.com/article/1412/Bill_collector_and_creditor_problems_--_Stop_abuse.html