Consumer alert: Debt reduction companies Beware 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.ca
About FCAC With 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 FCAC
Phone:
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.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada 427 Laurier Avenue West, 6th Floor Ottawa ON K1R 1B9
neoteny
Got a call 1:51 PM, wasn't near my Rogers cell, no message left...
Nattie
i got a call too, 130 pm sept 1 2010, didnt answer, didnt leave a message,
this isnt the first time theyve tried calling me, last time they called my home number then my cell right after. id like to know how they got my number.
im in vancouver.
Chuck
Just got a call from this number. Didn't answer, no message left. 9:10 pm EST
Calgary Phone
This was telling me I was a "Preferred WestJet Customer" Press 1.I hung up.
sailor
just got a call from this #..I am not in Edmonton but in Atlantic Canada...said I won 1000 AIr Miles...then the line got cut.
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Consumer alert: Debt reduction companies
Beware 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.ca
About FCAC
With 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 FCAC
Phone:
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) 947-7771
Fax: 1-+1 866-814-2224 / (613) 941-1436
Mailing Address:
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
427 Laurier Avenue West, 6th Floor
Ottawa ON K1R 1B9
neoteny
Nattie
this isnt the first time theyve tried calling me, last time they called my home number then my cell right after. id like to know how they got my number.
im in vancouver.
Chuck
Calgary Phone
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