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Who called me from 1-877-968-6644?

Verified collection agency number

Our records indicate 1-877-968-6644 belongs to GCQ Canada, a debt collection agency operating in Canada. We called this number on October 14, 2026, and it was answered as GCQ Canada.

Caller ID may show: 18779686644 or 1 (877) 968-6644

Joe Conlon
Checked by Joe ConlonUpdated October 14, 2026

What happened when we called

Called: October 14, 2026

Answered by: Recorded message then live person

Time on hold: 33 seconds

A recording answered in French and English: "Welcome to GCQ Canada." It offered English instructions, then gave extension dialling and said to press 0 for immediate assistance. After pressing 0, a person answered in French, gave their name and said: "Bonjour. Comment puis-je vous aider?" ("Hello. How can I help you?").

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Why is 1-877-968-6644 calling me?

GCQ Canada 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 GCQ Canada, including which provinces they're licensed in, who they collect for, and how they affect your credit score.

Is 1-877-968-6644 a scam?

Based on our records, 1-877-968-6644 is associated with GCQ Canada, 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 1-877-968-6644

This number has been reported once, 4 months ago. The person who reported it was called once.

1-877-968-6644 is a toll-free number.

Call reports for 1-877-968-6644

Caller identified asWhen
Caller not namedCalled onceDidn't recognize the debt4 months ago

Older reports may not include some information.

How do I stop 1-877-968-6644 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. Learn more about what to expect on our GCQ Canada profile page.

5

Confirm the caller. Call GCQ Canada back on their main phone number at 1-800-566-8944 to verify it was actually them.

Companies that use GCQ Canada for debt collection

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When can a collection agency call from 1-877-968-6644?

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
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

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.

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Other phone numbers GCQ Canada uses

GCQ Canada may also contact you from these numbers:

Phone numberType
Main
Local Office
User Reported

Legal name

GCQ Canada Inc.