ashish.j15
Aug 3, 2011, 01:52 PM
Hi, I am Living in US now but used to live in Canada from Jan 2007 to June 2008.
When I left Canada, apparently there was some unpaid amount (Around $150) on my credit card. Since I had left Canada I did not hear anything from the Bank. 2 years later around July 2010 I went to Canada to visit some friends and tried using my card and realized that my card is not working. After that I contacted the bank which notified me that my account has been placed with a debt collection agency for the amount of $550. Now I tried to contact the agency but the number given by my bank was either not accurate or something else was wrong.
Now in July 2011 I get a call from the debt collection agency demanding money. I didn't acknowledge the loan and asked them to provide me with a written letter first. I told them if I owe the money I will pay but I need a proof of that. Now I have got the written letter. Do I fall under the Statute of limitation rules, can the collection agency sue me? Does the Canadian rules allow creditors and collection agencies to contact/sue people living outside of Canada?
When I left Canada, apparently there was some unpaid amount (Around $150) on my credit card. Since I had left Canada I did not hear anything from the Bank. 2 years later around July 2010 I went to Canada to visit some friends and tried using my card and realized that my card is not working. After that I contacted the bank which notified me that my account has been placed with a debt collection agency for the amount of $550. Now I tried to contact the agency but the number given by my bank was either not accurate or something else was wrong.
Now in July 2011 I get a call from the debt collection agency demanding money. I didn't acknowledge the loan and asked them to provide me with a written letter first. I told them if I owe the money I will pay but I need a proof of that. Now I have got the written letter. Do I fall under the Statute of limitation rules, can the collection agency sue me? Does the Canadian rules allow creditors and collection agencies to contact/sue people living outside of Canada?