The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is warning consumers to beware telephone and door-to-door sales people…
What is consumer fraud? Scheme explained in a one minute animation
Investigation Counsel PC handles numerous consumer fraud claims. But what does it actually mean? This animation explains the scheme and what victims should know. A collaboration between Canadian Fraud News Inc. and Investigation Counsel PC:...
Ontario urged to boost financial protection for consumers
An expert panel is proposing sweeping changes that would boost consumer protection for borrowers, investors and retirees in Ontario amid rapid changes in the financial services industry. The key recommendation is the creation of a super agency that would be more...
Massive Acer security breach exposes data of 34,500 online shoppers
Computer maker Acer recently revealed to California’s Attorney General (AG) that hackers broke into the company’s online store and grabbed sensitive customer data. The leaked data includes information such as customer names, addresses, and credit card numbers...
Consumers turn to booming black market for cheap cellphone deals
Pricey cellphone plans in many Canadian provinces appear to be driving consumers toward a booming black market business. At last search, online ad site Kijiji in Toronto was crawling with advertisements for a bargain Koodo or Fido phone plan — just $48 a month for...