What can I do to stop collection agency calls?

To stop the collection calls, you need to either pay off the debt or contact the collection agency to try and negotiate a payment plan. If you need help paying the debt, consider contacting a credit counselling service, such as:

Is there a do not call list for debt collectors?

We need a Do Not Call List for debt collection agencies, similar to the one in place for telemarketers. Consumers who are on the receiving end of calls for someone else would be able to register their number to stop these types of calls. There are practical issues involved, of course.

What happens if you get a collection call from someone else?

So if the call states that someone other than the recipient of the call is obligated to pay a debt, the recipient of the call is not a consumer and does not get the benefits of the cease contact …

How to contact a collection agency in Ontario?

In Ontario, registered collection agencies must send you a private letter by mail or email. Their letter must include: the amount of the debt on the date it was first due and payable and, if different, the amount currently owing

Can a cease and desist letter stop a collection call?

A cease and desist letter is the best option to stop collection calls – even for your debts – because federal law requires debt collectors to stop calling if you’ve notified them in writing. The cease and desist letter basically says, “Stop calling me about this debt.”