Who Called From 716-847-6767?
Short answer: 716-847-6767 is a number used by Great Lakes Collections Bureau (GLCB), a third-party collection agency based in Buffalo, NY — verified via bbb.org official business profile (buffalo, ny). They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often medical debt. You are not required to answer or say anything — and you have the right to demand written proof before you pay a cent.
Whose Number Is 716-847-6767?
The number 716-847-6767 is used by Great Lakes Collections Bureau (verified via bbb.org official business profile (buffalo, ny)), a third-party collection agency in Buffalo, NY. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Great Lakes Collections Bureau guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 716-847-6767 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 716-847-6767 (area code 716, ending in 6767)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to Buffalo, New York.
- 🏢 Operator: Great Lakes Collections Bureau, a third-party collection agency in Buffalo, NY.
- 🔢 Related lines: Great Lakes Collections Bureau is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
716-847-6767 is a direct-dial number tied to Buffalo, New York, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Great Lakes Collections Bureau operates out of Buffalo, NY.
Some carriers display 716-847-6767 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Great Lakes Collections Bureau.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: GLCB, Great Lakes Collections, Great Lakes Bureau.
Why Is GLCB Calling Me From 716-847-6767?
In our directory, 716-847-6767 is tracked as a verified via bbb.org official business profile (buffalo, ny) for Great Lakes Collections Bureau, which typically collects medical debt, consumer accounts, utility debt. A call from 716-847-6767 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a medical debt, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Great Lakes Collections Bureau to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Great Lakes Collections Bureau is now dialing you from 716-847-6767 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 716-847-6767 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 716-847-6767 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Great Lakes Collections Bureau line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 716-847-6767 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Great Lakes Collections Bureau account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Great Lakes Collections Bureau prove the medical debt in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 716-847-6767 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Great Lakes Collections Bureau can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 716-847-6767
Anything you say to GLCB can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 716-847-6767 calls, saying "yes, that's mine" or apologizing can be treated as acknowledging the debt — which may reset the statute of limitations. Neither confirm nor deny until you've seen written validation from Great Lakes Collections Bureau.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Great Lakes Collections Bureau — even a small "good-faith" one — can restart the clock on an old debt and make it collectable again. Never authorize a payment over a call from 716-847-6767.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 716-847-6767. Any legitimate Great Lakes Collections Bureau resolution can be handled in writing after validation.
Don't confirm personal information
Avoid confirming your SSN, date of birth, employer, or address to the 716-847-6767 caller. If it truly is your Great Lakes Collections Bureau account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 716-847-6767 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Great Lakes Collections Bureau line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 716-847-6767 as a contact labeled "Great Lakes Collections Bureau — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 716-847-6767 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Great Lakes Collections Bureau identify the original creditor behind the 716-847-6767 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When GLCB Calls From 716-847-6767
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) give you real leverage. Here is the debt-validation playbook we use at Crowned Credit.
1. Demand Debt Validation (FDCPA §809)
Within 30 days of first contact, send GLCB a written debt-validation letter. They must prove the debt is yours, the amount is right, and they have the legal authority to collect — or stop collecting.
2. Dispute With the Bureaus (FCRA §611)
If Great Lakes Collections Bureau reported a tradeline, dispute it with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. They have 30 days to investigate; unverifiable items must be corrected or deleted.
3. Log the Calls
Write down every call from 716-847-6767: date, time, and what was said. Repeated calls, calls at odd hours, or threats can be FDCPA violations — and leverage for you.
4. Send a Cease-and-Desist
You can demand in writing that Great Lakes Collections Bureau stop calling you entirely. The calls must stop, even though they may still report or pursue other legal steps.
5. Check the Statute of Limitations
Every state limits how long a collector can sue on a debt. If the debt is time-barred, GLCB generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars GLCB from calling before 8am or after 9pm, threatening you, or lying about the debt. Each violation may entitle you to statutory damages.
How Crowned Credit Helps With Calls From 716-847-6767
We investigate the specific Great Lakes Collections Bureau account behind the calls, assert every applicable right, and work it with all three bureaus and the collector directly — no cookie-cutter form letters.
Review & Validate
We pull all three bureau reports, find every error tied to the GLCB account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Great Lakes Collections Bureau. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
Track & Build
We monitor the outcome and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed. Results vary by profile.
Or call us directly at 336-310-0090. Results vary based on your individual credit profile.
716-847-6767 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 716-847-6767?
716-847-6767 is a direct-dial line associated with Great Lakes Collections Bureau (also seen as GLCB), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Buffalo, NY. The number resolves to Buffalo, New York. If you received a call from 716-847-6767 — often showing the last four digits 6767 on your screen — it is very likely Great Lakes Collections Bureau attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often medical debt, consumer accounts, utility debt.
Is 716-847-6767 a scam number?
Great Lakes Collections Bureau is a real, registered company, and 716-847-6767 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like GLCB, so the number showing on your screen is not proof of anything. Never give payment or personal information based on a phone call alone. Ask for the caller's name, company, and a written validation notice before you discuss any debt.
Do I have to answer or call back 716-847-6767?
You are not legally required to answer 716-847-6767 or call Great Lakes Collections Bureau back. In fact, it is usually smarter to say nothing on the phone and instead demand everything in writing. Under the FDCPA, once you send a written debt-validation request, Great Lakes Collections Bureau must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Great Lakes Collections Bureau calling me about medical debt?
A call from 716-847-6767 usually means an original medical debt went unpaid and was placed with Great Lakes Collections Bureau, which dials this line to collect on the original creditor's behalf. The account may have aged or changed hands more than once, so demand the full paper trail before you accept the balance as accurate.
Can I stop Great Lakes Collections Bureau from calling 716-847-6767?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Great Lakes Collections Bureau to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 716-847-6767 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Great Lakes Collections Bureau is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 716-847-6767 until the debt is validated. Once you confirm the debt is yours, accurate, and still within your state's statute of limitations, you can consider a written pay-for-delete arrangement. Paying an unverified or time-barred debt can restart the clock and lock in a negative mark. Get a free assessment first.
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