Anyone dealt with Global Collections in Canada?

[Ms Hogan 295]

My folks just got a call from someone named "Patricia" looking for me. She said it was urgent. It was a voicemail. I googled the number and there are more than a few complaints about this Patricia person and it being a collection agency. I did not return the call. That was yesterday.

Then today she called again and actually got my mom who said I don't live in the country anymore and could she help. 'Patricia' said it was not her who called the other day even though that person was also named 'Patricia' and that my mom should give her my phone number. Fortunately my mom did not. But my mom asked what it was regarding and 'Patricia' apparently said it was a federal matter and it was urgent. WHAT!?!? She seems to be trying to intimidate my mom in to giving her my information.

This person is calling my parents' phone line which is not my phone number and hasn't been my phone number for 30 years.

Anyone have any suggestions how to deal with this? How can I make them stop harassing my folks without me getting stuck facing a collection agency which I'm guessing can only be something to do with my ex-husband from many years ago which I'm certainly not going to start paying even if my name is tied to it.

[Lemonslice 4,956]

I had some marketing callers calling my parents' over and over again; my mom tried to have them send the information by mail. At one point I think my mom just pretended she didn't know me and asked them to stop calling that "wrong" number [i think it was the TD bank who really had to upsell me something].

Edited February 12, 2015 by Boston~Montreal

[sharda 8]

My folks just got a call from someone named "Patricia" looking for me. She said it was urgent. It was a voicemail. I googled the number and there are more than a few complaints about this Patricia person and it being a collection agency. I did not return the call. That was yesterday.

Then today she called again and actually got my mom who said I don't live in the country anymore and could she help. 'Patricia' said it was not her who called the other day even though that person was also named 'Patricia' and that my mom should give her my phone number. Fortunately my mom did not. But my mom asked what it was regarding and 'Patricia' apparently said it was a federal matter and it was urgent. WHAT!?!? She seems to be trying to intimidate my mom in to giving her my information.

This person is calling my parents' phone line which is not my phone number and hasn't been my phone number for 30 years.

Anyone have any suggestions how to deal with this? How can I make them stop harassing my folks without me getting stuck facing a collection agency which I'm guessing can only be something to do with my ex-husband from many years ago which I'm certainly not going to start paying even if my name is tied to it.

If you are certain that its Global collection ( I know that collection agency ). Then call back the number , speak with a collection officer and or supervisor.

As long as you indicated that you are no longer living in Canada and wants your mom number removed by law ( the collection act and the provincial act) they have to removed it , in the province of BC and AB they have to removed it immediately if you want cease and desist the other province requires a register mail to place a cease and desist calling.

As for you , once you indicated to the collection agency that you are living is the US and don't wish to be contacted they have to stop collections calls. Only a supervisors can call you only if they are licensed to collect in the US ( there is a privacy law for that with Canadian collection agency and consumer who migrate to US) at that point you can opt not to update your phone number and address in the US and if they insist just advice you will seek legal advice.

Hope this helps!!!!!!

[carocaro 22]

Be sure it is legitimate before you stress over it! Lots of scams from companies trying to take advantage of people, especially seniors. Search it up online.

[sharda 8]

if its Global collection , they are legitimate

[twosmews 2]

I had a similar agency contacting me once every couple of weeks awhile ago. Though I believe they were a real collection agency, I have never had any outstanding debts. Eventually I called and told them they must be mistaken and that I needed to be removed from their list... only information I provided was when I took over the phone number and I never heard from them again. Might be worth calling back... just don't provide very much information.

[Ms Hogan 295]

I'm seeing a LOT of complaints about them online. I just don't want them calling my parents anymore. My parents are going to get stressed about it and start asking questions and then if they are told information about anything outstanding from my ex-husband that I am tied to they will get MORE stressed.

[sharda 8]

Once you leave Canada with any outstanding debt from the bank or any other credit card company.....you are subject to collection.

[Ontarkie 14,410]

I'm seeing a LOT of complaints about them online. I just don't want them calling my parents anymore. My parents are going to get stressed about it and start asking questions and then if they are told information about anything outstanding from my ex-husband that I am tied to they will get MORE stressed.

Have your mom give them your ex's phone number if it's his bill let them hassel him. Or let your parents know it's your ex's mess and they are going after you because they can, they're better off saying they don't know you.

Once you call them and give them your number they will harass you in the US they don't care if they are breaking laws they do it all the time.

Edited February 12, 2015 by Ontarkie

[Ms Hogan 295]

Have your mom give them your ex's phone number if it's his bill let them hassel him. Or let your parents know it's your ex's mess and they are going after you because they can, they're better off saying they don't know you.

Once you call them and give them your number they will harass you in the US they don't care if they are breaking laws they do it all the time.

I can't believe the wording they use. "It is a federal matter of great importance." WHAT!?!?!?!

They can't affect my credit in America which is now really good. Unless I've been mistaken all this time. I've asked my parents to just tell them they have the wrong number, I don't live there, nor has that ever been my phone number and that they are being harassed by them. Hopefully that works. We shall see!

[NikLR 13,232]

Do your parents live in Ontario?

[NikLR 13,232]

I was reading and if so they can't call more than 3 times in a 7 day period.

It also says to lodge an official complaint with a head office since obviously their employees are wasting their time.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/if-the-debt-collector-calls-what-do-you-do/article577641/

https://www.ontario.ca/home-and-community/collection-agency-your-rights

[Ms Hogan 295]

I was reading and if so they can't call more than 3 times in a 7 day period.

It also says to lodge an official complaint with a head office since obviously their employees are wasting their time.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/if-the-debt-collector-calls-what-do-you-do/article577641/

https://www.ontario.ca/home-and-community/collection-agency-your-rights

Thank you my friend <3

[NikLR 13,232]

You're welcome