Collection Agencies

Collection Agency Won't Negotiate With Me

Former collection agency lawyer Mark Silverthorn explains how to deal with a collector who demands payment in full of an unpaid account.

How to Avoid Collection Calls

Mark Silverthorn, former collection agency lawyer and author of The Wolf At The Door writes about how to avoid collection calls.

What Are The Odds that my Creditor will Sue Me?

Mark Silverthorn, former collection agency lawyer and author of The Wolf At The Door canvasses variables creditors use when deciding to sue.

Which entity is calling me to demand payment of my outstanding account?

It is very common for consumers receiving collection calls to be confused as to which firm is calling them demanding payment of an unpaid...

Who Are these Bill Collectors Calling Me?

Mark Silverthorn, former collection agency lawyer and author of The Wolf At The Door describes bill collectors calling consumers.

The Life Cycle of a Consumer's Unpaid Account

Former collection agency lawyer and author Mark Silverthorn describes the life cycle of an unpaid account.

What happens if you don't pay your creditor?

Former collection agency lawyer and author Mark Silverthorn describes the consequences for not paying an account in a timely fashion.

The Largest Collection Agencies Operating in Canada

This Article lists the largest collection agencies operating in Canada today including debt buyers, and the Big 3 credit counseling agencies

How do those with unpaid accounts benefit from the passage of time--aka--limitation periods?

How do those with unpaid accounts benefit from the passage of time. This Article drills down into limitation periods.

Introduction to the Refs in Debt Collection Dodgeball

This Article canvasses the regulatory framework for the debt collection industry in Canada.

Player Introductions for Debt Collection Dodgeball

This Article introduces the various players in the debt collection process.

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