Veritas Alliance

What is Veritas Alliance?

Veritas Alliance is a debt collection agency that helps businesses recover unpaid debts. They operate primarily in Ontario and Quebec, with offices in Toronto and Laval. The company works with a variety of creditors to manage accounts receivable and recover outstanding payments.

They have been around for several years and focus on understanding the challenges debtors face today. Many consumers report that Veritas Alliance is persistent with phone calls but also willing to negotiate payment plans.

Why is Veritas Alliance calling me?

If you’ve received a call, voicemail, or letter from Veritas Alliance, it usually means they’re trying to recover an unpaid debt on behalf of a creditor.

If you’re unsure why they’re calling, ask for written verification of the debt before sharing any personal information or making a payment.

Veritas Alliance collects for:

• Telecommunications companies (phone, internet, cable)
• Banks and financial institutions
• Government agencies
• Healthcare providers and hospitals
• Utilities (hydro, gas, water)
• Education and student loans
• Commercial businesses
• Credit card companies
• Retail stores

Is Veritas Alliance a legitimate collection agency?

Yes, Veritas Alliance is a legitimate debt collection agency. They have been established for several years and operate offices in Ontario and Quebec. Their employees are licensed with provincial governing ministries. However, scammers sometimes impersonate collection agencies, so always verify any debt in writing before paying.

Your rights when a debt collection agency like Veritas Alliance 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.
• Ask for written proof before answering questions, providing personal information, or paying anything.
• A debt collector can't contact you at work once you've told them not to.

What to do if a debt collection agency like Veritas Alliance contacts you

1. Ask for written verification of the debt.
2. Don't acknowledge that you owe the debt or supply sensitive information until you've verified it.
3. If you want the phone calls to stop, you can request in writing that the collection agency stop calling, but this won't prevent further legal action.
4. If you don't think you owe money, dispute the debt and ask for written proof.
5. Consider speaking with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee for free advice.