Difference between revisions of "Dealing with Debt Collectors"

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==Complain==
==Complain==
Ask to speak with a supervisor at the debt collection agency. If that gets you nowhere, you can [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-alias/resolving-problems/submitting-a-written-complaint-to-us complain to Consumer Protection BC]. They can explain how to deal with the complaint directly with the debt collector. If the unreasonable collection behaviour continues, Consumer Protection BC may investigate and stop the debt collector or creditor. To make a complaint, call Consumer Protection BC at 1.888.564.9963 (toll-free).
Ask to speak with a supervisor at the debt collection agency. If that gets you nowhere, you can [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumer-help/start-a-complaint/ complain to Consumer Protection BC]. They can explain how to deal with the complaint directly with the debt collector. If the unreasonable collection behaviour continues, Consumer Protection BC may investigate and stop the debt collector or creditor. To make a complaint, call Consumer Protection BC at 1.888.564.9963 (toll-free).


==Accept only written communication==
==Accept only written communication==
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==More information==
==More information==
* See the [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-alias/help-for-how-can-we-help consumer information section] of [http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/ Consumer Protection BC], Or call 1.888.564.9963 (toll-free).
* See the [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumer-help/ consumer help section] of [http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/ Consumer Protection BC], Or call 1.888.564.9963 (toll-free).
* If you are in financial difficulty or have trouble paying your bills, check script [[When You Can't Pay Your Debts (Script 253)|253]] on “When You Can’t Pay Your Debts”.
* If you are in financial difficulty or have trouble paying your bills, check script [[When You Can't Pay Your Debts (Script 253)|253]] on “When You Can’t Pay Your Debts”.