Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Mark Silverthorn assisting consumers after working for collection agencies for 12 years?
Q. How can Mark Silverthorn help stop collection agencies from calling me?
Q. When can a collection agency disclose the existence of my debt to someone other than me?
Q. Under what circumstances can a collection agency leave a message requesting a return call?
Q. What is a judgment and what is its significance?
Q. What is the difference between secured and unsecured debt?
Q. For what type of debt can Mark Silverthorn provide the most assistance?
Q. Is it possible to avoid paying a debt due to the passage of time?
Q. Why might my financial situation not be as bleak as it appears?
Q. Personal bankruptcy: How much does it cost and what are its consequences?
Q. What can I do if I want to fight back and make things uncomfortable for a collection agency?
Q.For what type of debt can Mark Silverthorn provide the most assistance?
A.Mark Silverthorn will be able to provide the most assistance to consumers who are receiving collection calls on unsecured consumer debts. This excludes secured debts where the creditor has some type of security in the event of default and debts owed to the government.
Mark Silverthorn will be able to provide consumers with the most assistance on the following types of unsecured consumer debts:
- credit cards
- personal loans (excluding student loans)
- lines of credit
- accounts for goods received or services provided
- telephone
- cable
- hydro
- water
- internet
- other
From 1994 to 2006 Mark Silverthorn assisted collection agencies collect millions of dollars in unsecured debts from Canadians across the country. You can take advantage of this wealth of experience from a former collection lawyer and collection industry insider.
To learn more about how Mark Silverthorn can help you may want to speak to Mark Silverthorn or buy a copy of his e-book titled A How-to Guide for Dealing with Collection Agencies in Canada .







