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If it’s a '''collection agent''', they must be licensed by Consumer Protection BC. You can use the licence search on their website to find out if the agent is properly licensed. [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/check-a-licence-search/ Visit the Consumer Protection BC website].
If it’s a '''collection agent''', they must be licensed by Consumer Protection BC. You can use the licence search on their website to find out if the agent is properly licensed. [https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/check-a-licence-search/ Visit the Consumer Protection BC website].


===Step 3. Contact the debt collector===
===Step 3. Contact the debt collector===
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:Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Call 1-800-663-1919
:Call 1-800-663-1919
:Visit website
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service Visit website]


:'''Access Pro Bono's Free Legal Advice'''
:'''Access Pro Bono's Free Legal Advice'''
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:P'''eople’s Law School'''
:P'''eople’s Law School'''
:See more options for free or low-cost legal help.
:See more options for free or low-cost legal help.
:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/options-legal-help/?utm_source=beagle Visit website]
:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/options-legal-help/ Visit website]


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