Read this..."http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/media/pressRel ... p?postingId=386"Consumer alert: Debt reduction companiesBeware of ?too good to be true offers?Ottawa, January 10, 2012 ? The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) today issued a Consumer Alert on debt reduction companies. FCAC is warning Canadians: Be very cautious about companies that claim they can negotiate a deal with your creditors so that you will have to pay only part of your debt. This process is often called ?debt reduction,? ?debt settlement,? ?debt relief? or ?debt negotiation.?Consumers who are looking for information on dealing with their debt will find tips on getting out of debt on FCAC's website at fcac.gc.caAbout FCACWith educational materials and interactive tools, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) provides objective information about financial products and services to help Canadians increase their financial knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances. FCAC informs consumers about their rights and responsibilities when dealing with banks and federally regulated trust, loan and insurance companies. FCAC also makes sure that federally regulated financial institutions, payment card network operators and external complaints bodies comply with legislation and industry commitments intended to protect consumers.You can reach us through the FCAC Consumer Services Centre by calling toll-free 1-+1 866-461-3222 (TTY: (613) 947-7771 or 1-+1 866-914-6097) or by visiting our website: fcac.gc.ca.File complaint to FCACPhone:For services in English: 1-866-461-FCAC (3222)For services in French: 1-866-461-ACFC (2232)For calls from the Ottawa area or from outside Canada: (613) 996-5454*Information officers are available from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time.Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-+1 866-914-6097 / (613) 947-7771Fax: 1-+1 866-814-2224 / (613) 941-1436Mailing Address:Financial Consumer Agency of Canada427 Laurier Avenue West, 6th FloorOttawa ON K1R 1B9

Another new group of jerks.

Area code is Windsor Ontario and I am in Toronto. Call display only said 'long distance" - I answered as I was expecting an LD call and the area code was close. They phoned this morning - holiday Monday, with a prerecorded msg about debt consolidation - no indication of the name of the firm. Press 1 for more info or 9 to be removed from their list. I never press these options and simply hung up. Am on DNC list, but that hardly matters.

They are linked to
(416) 800-1778
(416) 800-1779

got the same call at 12:53.  On my cell.

my location Toronto.  My carrier Rogers

i put my number on the DNCL and not sure how they called me

The company responsible for this is Silverthorn & Lupolover Lawyers (www.sllaw.ca). This is an old debt settlement scam that was banned last year in the states. Apparently shady lawyers are now doing the same scam there too since it's now illegal for everyone else to do it. I would suggest that you complain to the Law Society of Upper Canada if you are upset. One of the lawyers who is a partner in this company, Mark Anthony Silverthorn, is registered with the law society (www.lsuc.on.ca). If enough people complain maybe they will discipline him because this is rediculous.

Anyone here also got a call from 386-233-3694??