Consumer and business alerts
Alerts contain useful information for Canadian consumers and businesses to help them recognize, reject and report deceptive marketing practices, misleading advertising and scams.
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Consumer alerts
March
November
- November 29, 2019
Check Out the Seller Before You Checkout
August
- August 29, 2019
Government websites: spot the legitimate among the fakes
July
May
February
- February 27, 2019
Don't be bamboozled: the real deal with "bamboo fabric" - February 14, 2019
Online dating – know what you’re signing up for
December
- December 11, 2018
Be smart with smart toys – know when to pull the plug
November
- November 21, 2018
Bargain hunting season could turn into a wild goose chase
October
- October 29, 2018
Tales from the Cryptocurrency Investment Ghouls, Goblins and Ghosts
September
- September 4, 2018
Happy International Day of Charity: give with confidence
August
- August 16, 2018
Rental scam: no room for error
July
- July 9, 2018
Leather furniture… True or faux? - July 9, 2018
Cheat sheet: types of “leather” in furniture
June
- June 27, 2018
Becoming your own boss: yes, but not at any cost
May
- May 24, 2018
Pop-up surveys can be a) scams b) traps c) costly?
March
February
January
December
- December 15, 2017
Fill your library, not their wallets
November
- November 7, 2017
Seven questions you should ask before buying new appliances
October
- October 31, 2017
Unexpected letters from a psychic: all signs point to fraud
September
- September 20, 2017
Free trial that turns out to be a monthly subscription: it’s a trap
August
July
May
March
- March 31, 2017
Fraud Prevention is a Year‑round Affair - March 28, 2017
You can help by reporting fraud — be a scam-buster! - March 14, 2017
Don’t invest in fraud: know how to spot investment scams
February
- February 10, 2017
Know the Price of Love
December
- December 8, 2016
Traveling for the Holidays? Don’t get wrapped up in surprise fees
November
- November 21, 2016
High‑end online shopping at "bargain basement" prices
August
July
May
April
March
- March 31, 2016
Beware the Green Gremlin of Investment Fraud - March 30, 2016
Scammers reaching new lows as they focus their efforts on defrauding immigrants and refugees - March 29, 2016
Tips for consumers: recognize, reject, report fraud - March 18, 2016
Don’t Trust Companies That Promise Government Grants and Loans - March 8, 2016
Free Trial Scams: Too Good To Be True!
January
- January 6, 2016
Make a New Year’s Resolution: Take Advantage of Competition
Business alerts
November
- November 26, 2019
Scam alert: Retailers targeted with fake product recalls
April
- April 25, 2018
Business directories: Double-check before writing a cheque - April 17, 2018
What you don't know about contracts could hurt your business
June
- June 21, 2017
Show them who’s the boss—shut down the fake CEO scam
March
January
- January 23, 2017
It’s not easy being green. Businesses must back up their words.
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