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See the [[Resource List]] included in this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | See the [[Resource List]] included in this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
* [[Consumer Protection BC]]. | * [[Consumer Protection BC]]. | ||
* [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | * [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | ||
* The publication [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1040 “Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law”]. | * The publication [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1040 “Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law”]. | ||
* Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Manual, | * The Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Manual, chapter [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1727 "Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance”], which includes useful information on “Harassment by Debt Collectors”. | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | ||
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| tips = Debt collectors sometimes threaten to take your house, car or other property. They can only do so with a court order or if the property was used to “secure” the debt. If you are threatened in this way, get a copy of the loan agreement, the name of the collection agent and contact Consumer Protection BC (see | | tips = Debt collectors sometimes threaten to take your house, car or other property. They can only do so with a court order or if the property was used to “secure” the debt. If you are threatened in this way, get a copy of the loan agreement, the name of the collection agent and contact [[Consumer Protection BC]] (see the [[Resource List]] for contact information). | ||
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