Keep calling for my ex. Always a taped message. Can't tell them the person of interest doesn't live here or pass on a number because its never a human. They claim to be Telus but they aren't. Telus was paid for this account over a year ago. Ex hasn't lived here for 3 yrs. they have a cell number for him but won't call it

That is actually completely incorrect.  Once an account is assigned for collections, the collection agency gets paid on consignment regardless of who you pay.  The creditor enters into a contract the same way you did when you obtained the credit to begin with.  If the agency does not get paid, the creditor becomes the debtor.Additional myths; Debts are purchased by collection agencies.  If you have a 10 year old MBNA account then yes, it is entirely possible BUT if your account has been sent to collections in the past 5 years, the agency is working on behalf of the original creditor.  No major bank is going to sell off your 10k visa account for pennies on the dollar because you went 180 days in arrears.Collection agencies can settle for whatever they like.  Wrong again!  Because your debt has not been purchased and the agency is working on behalf of the creditors, the creditor sets guidelines in which the agency needs to follow for settlements ie. 80%.  Should you require additional savings, you can apply for what is called a below parameter settlement and in which case you will need to provide financial information such as proof of income, proof of additional debts, assets etc.  The bank/agency are under no obligation to settle any debt.  Remember, you signed a legally binding contract indicating you would pay all monies owed including interest, late penalties, over limit fees etc. Generally speaking, collections will work with you to resolve the issue.  Be decent and honest and they will try to help you.  Yell and name call and you will end up on that nasty auto dialer that calls you 20 times a day!

Its a collections company.

Because I liked talking to you..Leading you on..Then one day I remember -picking up the phone,screaming like I was set ablaze!And you never cared 2 call me again. :(((True story))

Why don't you people pay your bills!

f*** you.  that's why.