| Credit, Debit, Gift and Prepaid Cards |
Smart Tips for Choosing, Purchasing, and Using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Gift Cards, and Prepaid Cards |
| Payments on the Go: Will that be Cash or Smartphone? |
Protecting your personal information when making electronic retail transactions |
| Collection Practices |
I have outstanding debts. When and where can a collection agency contact me? |
| Consumer Alerts |
The Consumer Protection Office periodically issues cautions and alerts to help consumers be informed on important marketplace issues. |
| Payday Loans |
What is a payday loan and what are the rules? |
| Government Cheque Cashing Costs |
Is there any limit on the amount that a business can charge me for cashing a government-issued cheque? |
| Prepaid Purchase Cards/Gift Cards |
Important information for consumers and issuers or sellers of prepaid purchase cards. |
| Credit Reports |
Did you know that financial institutions maintain a record of your credit worthiness? Find out about yours. |
| Personal Property Registry |
The Personal Property Registry an electronic registry where creditors can register a notice of a security interest in personal property that is pledged as collateral. Anyone can search the registry to see if a security interest exists. |
| Warranties and Guarantees |
Is there a difference between a warranty and a guarantee? |
