In the Spotlight
Don’t let phony charities scam you
Did you know Canadians donated over $8 billion to charities in 2008?
Most of us have favourite charities that we donate to regularly.
From time to time, you may decide to make donations to help with special causes and natural disasters – and this may involve dealing with charities you’ve never heard of before.
Make sure your money doesn’t end up in the hands of fraud artists. Read our tips on how to protect yourself.
- Collection agencies/debt collectors: 4,764
- Home repairs/renovations: 2,468
- Motor vehicle purchases/sales: 1,710
- Appliances: 1,134
- Credit Reporting 1,127
- Home furnishings: 1,109
- Motor vehicle repairs: 1,098
- Health and fitness clubs: 1,094
- Energy Brokers: 1,044
- Telephone/Long Distance: 939
Protect Yourself
- Convictions - Find out who's been using unfair business practices
- Search the Consumer Beware Database to learn about individuals and businesses with compliance issues
- Consumer Alert - Payday Loans
- Consumer Alert: Hot Water Heater Rentals
- Consumer Alert: Gift Cards - Sales Taxes
- Consumer Alert: Gift Cards - Store Closings
- Consumer Alert: Avoid the Gift of Fraud
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Ministry News
How To Be A Smart Traveller
February 18, 2010 - Ontario is reminding consumers of their rights to make sure their hard-earned travel investment is well spent.
Top 10 Consumer Complaints In 2009
January 29, 2010 - The province prepares the list every year in an effort to educate, empower and protect consumers when purchasing goods and services.
Fitness Memberships – Know Your Rights
January 15, 2010 - Before signing up for a fitness membership, the province is reminding people of their rights under the Consumer Protection Act.
Consumer Services in Action
- Photo/Multimedia Gallery
- Delegated Administrative Authority Model Review
- Assessment of Consumer Protection Against Financial Instability in the Travel Industry
- Ontario Propane Safety Review
- Capping Borrowing Costs - A Balanced Approach to Payday Loans in Ontario
- The Cost of Providing Payday Loans in Ontario Report
Meet Minister Sophia Aggelonitis
