What is Northstar Location Services Inc?
Northstar Location Services Inc. is a debt collection agency that helps businesses recover unpaid debts.
They've been in business for over 50 years and are based in Fort Erie, Ontario. Northstar works with clients all over Canada and handles debt collection for many different industries.
They collect debts for all kinds of organizations, including banks, phone and internet companies, government offices, hospitals, utility companies, schools, credit card companies, and retail stores.
Many people say that Northstar is persistent when collecting a debt.
Why is Northstar Location Services Inc calling me?
If Northstar Location Services Inc. has called you, it's probably because they're trying to collect a debt for a creditor that you owe money to.
If you're not sure why they're calling, ask them to send you proof of the debt in writing before you give out any personal details or make a payment.
Northstar Location Services phone numbers
We called each of these numbers to confirm it reaches Northstar Location Services. Select a number to see call reports and what to do if they contact you.
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Some numbers are submitted by users. We call to verify each one and recheck periodically, but numbers can change.
If you receive a call from a different number claiming to be Northstar Location Services, verify the debt in writing and confirm the details before paying.
Who does Northstar Location Services Inc collect for?
Northstar Location Services Inc collects debts for a variety of creditors including banking and financial services.
Consumer reports link Northstar Location Services to four creditors, most often in banking and education.
| Industry | Consumer-reported creditors |
|---|---|
| Banking & Financial Services | |
| Education & Student Loans |
Know another company Northstar Location Services collects for?
Is Northstar Location Services Inc. a legitimate collection agency?
Yes, Northstar Location Services Inc. is a legitimate debt collection agency.
Northstar Location Services Inc. is a member of industry associations, including the Canadian Society of Collection Agencies.
Scammers sometimes pretend to be collection agencies, so make sure you get proof of any debt in writing before you pay anything.
Will Northstar Location Services affect my credit score?
A collection account from Northstar Location Services will severely damage your credit score once it's reported to Equifax or TransUnion.
It stays on your credit report for 6 years from the date of your first missed payment, known as the date of first delinquency. Paying it won't remove the mark from your credit file but updates the status to paid, which looks better to future lenders.
Source: Equifax Canada – How long does information stay on my credit report
Your rights when a debt collection agency like Northstar Location Services Inc. contacts you
Debt collectors and collection agencies must follow a code of conduct outlining what they can and cannot do:
- Every time a debt collector contacts you, they must identify themselves.
- Debt collectors can only contact you during specified hours, usually between 7 AM and 9 PM (but exact times depend on your province)
- They cannot make false or misleading representations to collect a debt.
- Debt collectors may not harass, threaten or intimidate you.
- Debt collectors may not use threatening, profane, intimidating or coercive language.
- Debt collectors may not apply undue, excessive or unreasonable pressure.
- A debt collector can't contact you at work once you've told them not to.
Accreditations
Legal Name
Northstar Location Services Inc.
The Northstar Companies
People sometimes search for this agency under slightly different names or misspellings. These are the most common variations we see.
North Star Collection Agency
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