Consumers and businesses in Saskatchewan have recently been targeted by unlicensed persons posing as collection agencies, according to a government press release.
Collection agents are required to be licensed to operate in Saskatchewan under The Collection Agents Act. The Consumer Protection Division advises that before making any payments, or giving any personal information, consumers should ask for the licence number of the collection agency and confirm the validity on FCAA411, http://www.fcaa.gov.sk.ca/fcaa411/.
Those who believe they have been a victim of fraud are urged to contact the RCMP or the Consumer Anti-Fraud Centre.
Anyone contacted by an unlicensed collection agent, should contact the Consumer Protection Division by email at [email protected] or by phone at 306-787-5550 or toll free at 1-877-880-5550.
