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I have recently received several demands in different amounts from this company, none of which I owe. They threaten to damage my credit record if I don't pay. Should I simply ignore? Thank you. John Edmond, Ottawa. Latest demand: Creditor: TELUS WIRELINE COMMUNICATIONS FOR GENERAL CREDIT SERVICES Original Creditor Name: TELUS WIRELINE Amount owed and Debt Identification Principal Owed: $189.57 Interest Owed: $0.88 Total Payments to Principal: $ Total Payments to Interest: $ Total Balance Due: $190.45 ACRM Reference Number: 6031784 Original Creditor Account Number: KB124870 Date of Original Delinquency: Debt Identification: Dear EDMOND JOHN, Please be advised that as duly authorized collection agent for the above-mentioned creditor, we are confirming that our client will accept the sum of $76.18, as full and final settlement of this account This is an opportunity to save $114.27 today! The terms of settlement are: 1. $76.18, must be paid by telephone or online banking, certified cheque or money order directly to our office and; 2. Payment must be received at our office on or before 01-24-2026, otherwise this settlement offer will become null and void. If, for any reason, this payment, or any previous payment, made by any method is not honored by your financial institution or credit grantor, this settlement becomes null and void. If you require additional information concerning your debt or require a statement of account; please contact our office on receipt of this notice. If this payment has already been made, please fax proof to 877-503-9458 or via email to [email protected] Sincerely, Collection Manager Certified funds payable to ACTION COLLECTIONS AND RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT (make sure to identify yourself and your account number) • Bill payments via online or telephone banking with your financial institution (use your account number and create Action Collections and Receivables Management as a new payee) • Visit our secured payment website: WWW.ACTIONCOLLECTIONS.COM; Click on Make a Payment or for your convenience use a smartphone, or tablet to scan and read the below QR (Quick Response) code and make a payment. Should you wish to communicate electronically, please send the below consent to [email protected] "In compliance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, I am providing my Express Consent to communicate electronically. I understand that my consent may be withdrawn at any time by emailing "UNSUBSCRIBE" to the sender." Unsubscribe - Unsubscribe Preferences

Targeted Person's Location

ON, CAN - K1M 0Y4

Scammer Information
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Email - Unknown, ON -

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Unknown Phone Number

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actioncollections.com

Scam Type

Debt Collections

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Business name

actioncollections.com

Date Reported

January 19, 2026

Scam ID

1169778


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