I have been sent to collections by Telus for an alleged unpaid balance of $107.01 on my previous internet account (April 2021 – April 2023). However, my payments were set up as pre-authorized, and even after the service was disconnected and my contract ended, Telus continued charging me, eventually resulting in a final bill of $0.00 in August 2023.
Despite this, I received no prior notification—no emails, texts, or calls—regarding any outstanding balance. It wasn’t until a collection agency contacted me that I learned of this supposed debt, which has unfairly damaged my credit score. I have spent several hours on the phone with Telus customer service, only to be told that they cannot help me since the account has been transferred to collections.
I provided proof of the $0.00 balance to the collection agency, but after weeks of follow-ups, they informed me that Telus has not responded to their inquiries, leaving me stuck with a negative credit report that I cannot correct without Telus's cooperation.
I am still a current Telus customer, As a loyal customer, I don't expect any special treatment, but I also don’t expect Telus to ruin my credit score, waste my time, and cause unnecessary stress. I am counting down the days until my family members’ contracts with Telus end so we can move on to a provider that values its customers. In the meantime, I will continue taking all necessary steps to reclaim my rights.
