Assists anyone who feels they have been the victim of consumer fraud or identity theft by telemarketers, email, fax, phone, or businesses.
Services include:
Provides information on frauds and scams and consumer protection
Centralizes complaints regarding identity theft, fraud and scams through phone, fax, internet or mail complaint
Educates the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches and deceptive marketing practices
Shares information with law enforcement agencies regarding frauds
Prosecutes key individuals and companies involved in telemarketing fraud and misleading advertising
Jointly managed by the RCMP, the Competition Bureau and the OPP
Do not give money or give a caller your credit card number
Note: Law enforcement agencies are warning the public to be aware of the "Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam" which is currently on the rise in Canada. These telephone scams involve threatening taxpayers or using aggressive and forceful language to scare them into paying fictitious debts to the CRA. If someone receives such a call, they should hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre. For more information on telephone scams involving the CRA, visit their website
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application
Call or visit the website
Languages
English ; French
Fees
None
Location Information
Areas Served
Canada ; North America ; Outside North America ; USA
Located In Community
North Bay
Address & Map
North Bay, ON
Mailing Address
PO Box 686 North Bay, ON P1B 8J8
Physical Access
Not Applicable
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this database is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Orillia cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.
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