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Who called me from 587-743-1520?

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Our records indicate 587-743-1520 belongs to General Credit Services, a debt collection agency operating in Canada. We called this number on October 16, 2026, and it was answered as General Credit Services.

Caller ID may show: 15877431520 or (587) 743-1520

Joe Conlon
Checked by Joe ConlonUpdated October 16, 2026

What happened when we called

Called: October 16, 2026

Answered by: Recorded message then live person

Wait: 12 seconds

A recording answered: "Thank you for calling General Credit Services." It offered extension dialling or an option for the next available agent. After pressing 2 for the next available agent, a person answered: "Thank you for calling General Credit Services. How can I help you?"

Calling back? Don't hide your caller ID. Some collection agencies reject private numbers.

So far, 5 consumers have reported calls from 587-743-1520, most describing repeated calls.

Why is 587-743-1520 calling me?

General Credit Services is a debt collector.

They may be calling because:

  • A creditor has hired them to collect an unpaid debt
  • They purchased your debt from the original creditor
  • They're trying to reach someone else and have the wrong number

If you don't recognize the debt, ask for written verification before providing any personal information or making payments. Our guide on which collection agency you owe shows where to find the creditor and the amount.

Learn more about General Credit Services, including which provinces they're licensed in, who they collect for, and how they affect your credit score.

Is 587-743-1520 a scam?

Based on our records, 587-743-1520 is associated with General Credit Services, a legitimate collection agency operating in Canada. However, scammers sometimes impersonate legitimate companies.

Verify any debt using the contact details on their website before paying. It's also a good idea to see if any collections have been added to your credit report.

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What we know about 587-743-1520

People have reported this number five times over about 1 month, most recently 4 months ago. Of those, 2 were called once and 3 a few times. The one report that named a caller identified the number as General Credit Services.

This is a local number from Alberta.

Call reports for 587-743-1520

0%
were called many times
from 5 reports
40%
60%
Once 40%A few times 60%
Caller identified asWhen
General Credit ServicesCalled a few timesDidn't recognize the debt4 months ago
Caller not namedCalled onceUnsure if the debt was theirs5 months ago

Older reports may not include some information.

How do I stop 587-743-1520 from calling?

The calls stop once the debt on the account is resolved. Ignoring the debt won't make the debt go away.

How to deal with a collection agency

1

Ask for written verification. Get the creditor's name, the amount owed, and the account number in writing before you do anything.

2

Don't share personal details. No banking info, date of birth, or address until you've confirmed the debt is yours.

3

Check your credit report. Pull your free credit score and report with Borrowell to see if the collection is listed and which creditor it's for.

4

Know your rights. Read what a collection agency can and can't do in Canada.

5

Confirm the caller. Call General Credit Services back on their main phone number at 1-877-588-4274 to verify it was actually them.

Companies that use General Credit Services for debt collection

Submitted by consumers. We try to verify these reports but cannot always confirm them.

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When can a collection agency call from 587-743-1520?

Every province and territory sets hours for when a collection agency can call. These are the permitted calling windows.

Alberta
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
British Columbia
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Manitoba
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed
New Brunswick
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Northwest Territories
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Nova Scotia
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed
Nunavut
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ontario
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Prince Edward Island
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed
Quebec
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed
Saskatchewan
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed
Yukon
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Not allowed

Most provinces and territories also ban calls on statutory holidays. Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island set no separate holiday rule.

If a collection agency calls you outside the permitted hours for your province or territory, file a complaint with your provincial or territorial consumer affairs office.

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Other phone numbers General Credit Services uses

General Credit Services may also contact you from these numbers:

Phone numberType
1-877-588-4274Call
Main
1-855-777-4274Call
Local Office
1-604-688-6097Call
Local Office
1-844-898-2119Call
User Reported
1-204-819-4366Call
User Reported

Legal name

General Credit Services Inc.

Also known as

General CSI

GCS

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