Update on the CRTC DO NOT CALL Registry Jan. 28/08 (link):

"The CRTC has been authorized to establish a National Do Not Call List (DNCL). The process to select a National DNCL Operator began in July 2007. The list Operator will be responsible for handling complaints, inquiries and updates. The CRTC will be responsible for investigatiang complaints and assessing administrative monetary penalties. Although the list is currently not operating, the rules and regulations have been established. Please consult here for more information on the National DNCL framework. Until further notice, the current telemarketing rules (as outlined below) will apply."

 

Sigh...Until the CRTC gets its DO NOT CALL Registry in place - heck, it's only been in the pipeline since 2004 - Canadians oppressed by telemarketers may register with the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) and/or report telemarketers to telephone service providers, who have discretion though no obligation under telemarketing rules listed at CRTC (your link) to put a bit of stick about on behalf of otherwise bootless customers.

Q2. I received a fraudulent email. Who should I report this to?

Please forward the email to our intelligence gathering unit at PhoneBusters, The Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre (CAFCC). The CAFCC is a joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the RCMP and the Competition Bureau that gathers intelligence from several police services, other regulatory agencies and the general public at large. They coordinate and channel intelligence and complaints to the police service of jurisdiction. This effort depends on the significance and frequency of these complaints.

Q3. I received a Nigerian/West-African letter in my e-mail. Where should I send it?

Please forward Nigerian/West-African letters to PhoneBusters, The Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre (CAFCC). The CAFCC is a joint partnership involving the Ontario Provincial Police, the RCMP and the Competition Bureau. Phonebusters is very interested in receiving copies of any 'new' versions of Nigerian letter scheme, particularly those involving Canadian mailing addresses or telephone numbers.

 

Also see Stopping Telemarketing (December 2007)

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