Protecting your money

Telemarketing

You may get calls at your home from people who are trying to sell you something. These people are usually honest and trying to promote the products or services they offer. However, there are some people who are dishonest.

The best way to protect yourself is never to give out personal or financial information to anyone over the telephone. If you feel uneasy about the caller, just hang up.

For more information about telemarketing fraud contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre.

The National Do Not Call List gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls and can help reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing calls you receive. You need to register for the National Do Not Call List.

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