In the Spotlight
Beware of telemarketing scams
Telemarketing sales are big business in Canada. In recent years, Canadians spent $4.1 billion on goods and services bought over the telephone.
If you choose to buy goods and services over the telephone, be careful. You could be at risk for telemarketing fraud.
Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself against telemarketing fraud.
- 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
