Who called me from 1-866-223-3561?
Our records indicate 1-866-223-3561 belongs to Credit Bureau of Canada Collections, a debt collection agency operating in Canada.
Caller ID may show: 18662233561 or 8662233561
People have reported this number six times over about 3 weeks, most recently 2 weeks ago. 3 were called once, 3 were called a few times.
While no users have named this caller yet, when we dialed this number it was answered as Credit Bureau of Canada Collections.
1-866-223-3561 is a toll-free number.
Call reports for 1-866-223-3561
6 reports
Last reported 2 weeks ago
What people are reporting
Older reports may not include some information.
| Caller identified as | Recognized debt? | Frequency | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | A few times | 2 weeks ago |
| — | — | A few times | 1 month ago |
Why is 1-866-223-3561 calling me?
Credit Bureau of Canada Collections 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.
Learn more about Credit Bureau of Canada Collections, including which provinces they're licensed in, who they collect for, and how they affect your credit score.
Is 1-866-223-3561 a scam?
Based on our records, 1-866-223-3561 is associated with Credit Bureau of Canada Collections, 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.
How do I stop 1-866-223-3561 from calling?
Send Credit Bureau of Canada Collections a cease and desist letter. Once they get it, they have to stop calling. The debt doesn't go away, and they can still take you to court.
Use our cease and desist letter templates.
This right doesn't apply in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI, or Yukon. For loans, lines of credit, or credit cards, send the letter by registered mail under federal law. Read more.
Can't pay? Talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee or non-profit credit counsellor. Ignoring the calls won't make the debt go away.
Other phone numbers Credit Bureau of Canada Collections uses
Credit Bureau of Canada Collections may also contact you from these numbers:
| Phone number | Type |
|---|---|
| Main | |
| Local Office | |
| User Reported | |
| User Reported | |
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Companies that use Credit Bureau of Canada Collections for debt collection
Submitted by consumers. We try to verify these reports but cannot always confirm them.
Know another company Credit Bureau of Canada Collections collects for?
How to deal with Credit Bureau of Canada Collections
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 Credit Bureau of Canada Collections profile page.
Step 5: Confirm the caller. Call Credit Bureau of Canada Collections back on their main phone number at 1-800-256-8964 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
Credit Bureau of Canada Collections (CollectCents™)
Also known as
CBCC
CollectCents™
When can a collection agency call from 1-866-223-3561?
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.