PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST DECEPTIVE TELEMARKETING

PhoneBusters is a national call centre operated by law enforcement agencies such as the RCMP to combat deceptive telemarketing. PhoneBusters collects deceptive telemarketing complaints and forwards them to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

SeniorBusters is a group of volunteers who work with PhoneBusters to provide telephone support and information to seniors who have become victims of this crime.

If you want to report a fraud, or if you need more information, contact PhoneBusters or SeniorBusters:

1-888-495-8501
fax: (705) 494-4008
toll free fax: 1-888-654-9426
www.phonebusters.com
email: info@phonebusters.com

or contact the Competition Bureau of Industry Canada at 1-800-348-5358 web site: http://competition.ic.gc.ca
email: compbureau@ic.gc.ca

Be especially careful about where you sign your name. You may not know the legal implications of what you are signing. Don't be pressured into signing anything. Ask questions, talk to a lawyer or bank representative. It's your money, it's your decision.