Who called me from 1-800-775-0291?
Our records indicate this phone number belongs to Canadian Express Collection Agency, a debt collection agency operating in Canada.
Why is 1-800-775-0291 calling me?
Canadian Express Collection Agency 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.
Is 1-800-775-0291 a scam?
Based on our records, 1-800-775-0291 is associated with Canadian Express Collection Agency, a legitimate collection agency operating in Canada. However, scammers sometimes impersonate legitimate companies.
Verify any debt using the contact details on the official Canadian Express Collection Agency website before paying. It's also a good idea to see if any collections have been added to your credit report.
Other phone numbers for Canadian Express Collection Agency
Canadian Express Collection Agency may also contact you from these numbers:
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How to deal with Canadian Express Collection Agency
Step 1: Ask for written verification. Get the creditor's name, the amount owed, and the account number in writing before you do anything.
Step 2: Don't share personal details. No banking info, date of birth, or address until you've confirmed the debt is yours.
Step 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.
Step 4: Know your rights. Learn more about what to expect on our Canadian Express Collection Agency profile page.
Step 5: Confirm the caller. Call Canadian Express Collection Agency back on their main phone number at 1-416-900-6036 to verify it was actually them.
Step 6: Get help if you can't pay. Talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee or non-profit credit counsellor.
Legal Name
Canadian Express Collection Agency Inc.
Also known as
CECA
When can a collection agency call from 1-800-775-0291?
Every province and territory sets hours for when a collection agency can call. These are the permitted calling windows.
| Province / Territory | Monday to Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| British Columbia | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Manitoba | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not allowed |
| New Brunswick | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Northwest Territories | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Nova Scotia | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not allowed |
| Ontario | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not allowed |
| Quebec | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Not allowed |
| Saskatchewan | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not allowed |
Nunavut sets its rules under the Consumer Protection Regulations but does not publish the specific hours online. Yukon law sets no fixed hours and relies on a general harassment standard instead.
Most provinces and territories also ban calls on statutory holidays. Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador 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.