Is 1-888-201-9496 a legitimate phone number?

Yes, 1-888-201-9496 is associated with Gatestone & Co., a verified collection agency in our database. Always request written verification of any debt before making payments.

What should I do if Gatestone & Co. calls me?

If a collection agency calls you: 1) Don't ignore the call. 2) Request written verification of the debt. 3) Verify the caller's identity. 4) Know your rights under provincial and federal law. 5) Consider negotiating a payment plan if the debt is valid.

Who called me from 1-888-201-9496?

Q: Who called me from 1-888-201-9496?

The phone number 1-888-201-9496 belongs to Gatestone & Co., a debt collection agency operating in Canada. They may be calling regarding an unpaid debt. Visit our profile page for more information about this agency.

Verified collection agency number

Our records indicate 1-888-201-9496 belongs to Gatestone & Co., a debt collection agency operating in Canada. We called this number on October 14, 2026, and it was answered as Gatestone & Co.

Caller ID may show: 18882019496 or 1 (888) 201-9496

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: 1 minute 46 seconds

A recording answered: "Hi, you have reached Gatestone & Co. Ministry of Finance Department. If you know your party's extension, please press 1, or wait for the next available agent." We were then put on hold with music, and a recording repeated that no one was available and we were first in line. Then a person answered, gave their first name and said: "Thanks for calling Gatestone. The call is recorded for quality, training and compliance purposes. How may I help you today?"

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

Why is 1-888-201-9496 calling me?

Gatestone & Co. 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 Gatestone & Co., including which provinces they're licensed in, who they collect for, and how they affect your credit score.

Is 1-888-201-9496 a scam?

Based on our records, 1-888-201-9496 is associated with Gatestone & Co., a legitimate collection agency operating in Canada. However, scammers sometimes impersonate legitimate companies.

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What we know about 1-888-201-9496

People have reported this number two times over about 3 weeks, most recently 1 month ago. Of those, 1 was called once and 1 a few times. The one report that named a caller identified the number as Gatestone & Co..

1-888-201-9496 is a toll-free number.

Call reports for 1-888-201-9496

Caller identified as	Recognized debt?	Called	When
Caller not namedCalled a few timesDidn't recognize the debt	No	A few times	1 month ago
Gatestone & Co.Called onceUnsure if the debt was theirs	Not sure	Once	2 months ago

Older reports may not include some information.

How do I stop 1-888-201-9496 from calling?

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

Can pay? Call Gatestone & Co. back and pay or set up a payment plan. Get it in writing.
Cannot pay? Arrange a free consultation with a non-profit credit counsellor or Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
Don't recognize it? Follow the steps below before paying.
Last resort: a cease and desist letter stops the calls in most provinces, but the debt doesn't go away.

How to deal with a collection agency

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

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

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.

Know your rights. Learn more about what to expect on our Gatestone & Co. profile page.

Confirm the caller. Call Gatestone & Co. back on their main phone number at 1-800-900-4238 to verify it was actually them.

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When can a collection agency call from 1-888-201-9496?

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