528 – Illegal Debt Collection Tactics: Know Your Rights (ft. Blair DeMarco Wettlaufer)

Oct 12, 2024

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Back by popular demand: Canadian credit collector Blair DeMarco Wettlaufer! Even if you're not currently dealing with prohibited debt collectors, this eye-opening episode is captivating and informative. Learn about your rights as a Canadian consumer, the tactics some creditors use to pressure debtors, and how to protect yourself from unethical and illegal debt collection practices. Covering key topics such as re-aged debt, prohibited collection methods, and how technology is transforming the debt collection industry. Whether you're managing debt or simply want to be informed, this episode provides essential knowledge to help safeguard your financial future.

Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction of Blair DeMarco Wettlaufer from Kingston Data and Credit (1:10) - Provincial differences in debt collection laws (2:25) - Why should creditors follow the rules? (5:15) - Common unethical creditor tactics (6:40) - Re-aged debt: What it is and how to avoid it (11:10) - Tips on making arrangements with creditors (17:25) - Predictive dialers and the impact of new technology (23:55) - Challenges with email communication in debt collection (27:45) - Are you talking to an AI collector without realizing it? (29:55) – Behind the curtain of prohibited practices in debt collection

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