Toronto retirees say life savings lost after door-to-door reno pitch
Published November 21, 2023 | via CBC
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ACE’s Written and Oral Submissions on Bill 142, An Act to enact the Consumer Protection Act, 2023
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, ACE’s Executive Director, Graham Webb, presented both written and oral submissions to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. The focus of these submissions was the Ontario Legislature’s Bill 142, titled “An Act to enact the Consumer Protection Act, 2023,” which also involves amendments to the Consumer Reporting Act and various other Acts.
Read moreOntario Government Consultation on Issues Related to Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs)
Ontario’s Regulatory Registry Consultation Proposal Number: 23-MPBSD012 Posting Date: October 17, 2023 Comments Due Date: December 1, 2023 Objective and Scope of this Consultation The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery is commencing this consultation to gather feedback to support the development of new approaches that could be appropriately scoped to address some of the consumer harms associated with the improper use of NOSIs.
Read moreSCAM ALERT: OLDER ADULT HOMEOWNERS BEWARE
Since January 2022, the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (“ACE”) has regularly received calls from older adults who are shocked to discover that a mortgage or a lien (called a “notice of security interest” or “NOSI”)¹ has been registered against title to their home without their knowledge or consent.
Read moreWARNING: City of Toronto warns residents of scam phone calls from someone impersonating city staff
Published June 27, 2023 | via CP24 News
Read moreWRPS Charge Two in Connection to Renovation Scam
Published: July 20, 2023 | via Waterloo Regional Police Newsroom
Read moreSeniors Scammed out of Thousands of Dollars
Seniors scammed out of thousands of dollars. From CTV Kitchener’s Stephanie Davis: Notice of security interest scams are affecting people across Waterloo region and Ontario. | via CTV News
Read moreIntricate Fraud Scheme Targets Homeowners
Waterloo regional police say there are still victims who doesn’t even know they’re being hit. CTV’s Stephanie Davis explains. | via CTV News
Read moreConsumer Alert: Beware of rebate scams pretending to be from or endorsed by the Ontario Energy Board
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has received complaints from consumers about emails that have been made to appear to be from, endorsed by or affiliated with the OEB on how to qualify or apply for government energy rebates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The emails typically include a link to an “application form” for these rebates that requires the consumer to schedule a home energy assessment.
Read moreWARNING: Toronto Hydro warning customers of scammers threatening disconnection and demanding payment
The fraudsters are contacting customers by phone, text, email, fake electricity bills and door-to-door visits, sometimes offering to install smart meters or provide rebates. | via Toronto Star
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