Extreme debt collection tactics, such as late night threatening phone calls, may cause legal action based on the tort of:

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Late night threatening phone calls by debt collectors may cause emotional distress to the debtor, which could result in legal action based on the tort of infliction of emotional distress. This tort involves intentionally or recklessly causing severe emotional distress to an individual through extreme or outrageous conduct. The other options do not seem to apply to this scenario.

Extreme Debt Collection Tactics, Such as Late Night Threatening Phone