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# It is important to put an immediate stop to the calls, and take control of negotiating a solution. If you are not able to do this by yourself, seek immediate legal help or contact [[Consumer Protection BC]]. In the meantime, record the dates, times and content of all communications they have with you and others about the debt. Insist on getting something in writing, and use caller identification or tracing if the collector refuses to properly identify themselves. | # It is important to put an immediate stop to the calls, and take control of negotiating a solution. If you are not able to do this by yourself, seek immediate legal help or contact [[Consumer Protection BC]]. In the meantime, record the dates, times and content of all communications they have with you and others about the debt. Insist on getting something in writing, and use caller identification or tracing if the collector refuses to properly identify themselves. | ||
# Try to negotiate payments with the debt collector. He or she will want to know your financial circumstances (income, expenses, assets and liabilities). You should not agree to a payment that deprives you or your family of basic needs or give out personal information other than financial information. | # Try to negotiate payments with the debt collector. He or she will want to know your financial circumstances (income, expenses, assets and liabilities). You should not agree to a payment that deprives you or your family of basic needs or give out personal information other than financial information. | ||
# If you are unable to negotiate a repayment plan with the debt collector, see the section of this | # If you are unable to negotiate a repayment plan with the debt collector, see the section of this Guide entitled, "[[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]". | ||
# If a debt collector is using unreasonable debt collection methods, contact Consumer Protection BC at 1-888-564-9963 and ask to speak with the Complaints Manager for the collection agency you are dealing with. | # If a debt collector is using unreasonable debt collection methods, contact Consumer Protection BC at 1-888-564-9963 and ask to speak with the Complaints Manager for the collection agency you are dealing with. | ||
