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Canada tightens rules on prepaid credit cards and on accuracy of measurements
retailers use The federal government is moving ahead with its consumer
friendly agenda, unveiling new rules for prepaid credit cards, more inspections
at gas pumps and plans to create a national financial code to streamline
regulations and enhance consumer rights. The measures were announced at two
separate events involving three cabinet ministers Tuesday morning and appear to
be tied to the throne speech pledge to make consumer protection a key policy in
the two years leading up to the 2015 election campaign. The government said it
will introduce new regulations banning expiry dates on prepaid credit cards, as
well as ensure card issuers aren’t allowed to impose fees that eat away at a
card’s balance within the first year. At a separate event, Industry Minister
James Moore said the government will give inspectors more tools to enforce the
accuracy of measurements used by retailers to charge customers, whether it’s at
gas pumps or grocery stores. The proposed regulations will call for greater
frequency of inspections and increased fines for offenders.
(Source
canadiangrocer.com)
DDB Canada Shows Organized Retail Theft Mark-Ups for Toronto Crime Stoppers
Organized retail theft costs Canadian businesses $4 billion a year, but is often
perceived as harmless shoplifting. So DDB Canada created a new campaign for
Toronto Crime Stoppers, called “It Costs Us All,” to raise public awareness of
the realities of organized retail theft. (Source
mediabistro.com)
Fake goods valued at $6.5M seized in Toronto
Police in Toronto have charged 21 people in an investigation involving millions
of dollars in fake goods and products, including wine, cosmetics and
male-enhancement medications, such as Viagra. More than 100 charges were laid in
connection with the sale of fake consumer goods worth an estimated $6.5 million,
police say. (Source
cbc.ca)
Police
Seek Identity Fraud Suspect After hitting stores in Kelowna, B.C.
It appears that an unknown female suspect used the identity of a 44 year old
Kamloops woman in order to obtain credit cards at The Bay, Canadian Tire and
Home Depot before allegedly charging two of the cards for more than $2400.
(Source
welcometokelowna.com)
 Surveillance
images released of Mark’s Work Wearhouse theft investigation in Selkirk,
Manitoba, Canada RCMP have launched an investigation into a theft at
Mark’s Work Wearhouse in Selkirk. Last Friday afternoon, police released images
taken from surveillance video in the Nov. 26 theft, which happened around 9 a.m.
RCMP said video surveillance showed a man and woman enter the store. The male
suspect took several items from the store while the female suspect appeared to
keep watch, said RCMP. (Source
ctvnews.ca)
Big Lots plans to abandon Canada stores - two years in - closing 73 stores
Mississauga man facing fraud charges in identity theft case
Suspects hitting recreation centers stealing ID's and credit cards - using them
at stores in Airdrie, Banff, and Canmore, Alberta
Women steal 45 bras worth a total of $2,000 from Coquitlam store in Vancouver
Two arrested, one suspect at large in two brazen robberies in Nanaimo, Vancouver
RCMP uses ‘Air 3’ helicopter to capture two fleeing shoplifters from Orchard
Park Mall in Kelowna, British Columbia
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