Resource Hub

Take your story from testimony to formal action. These resources will help you file complaints, protect yourself legally, and connect with advocacy organizations.

Most Reported Tactics

Based on 15 approved stories

File a Formal Complaint

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)

Report fraud, scams, and deceptive business practices to Canada's primary anti-fraud reporting body.

Competition Bureau Canada

File a complaint about deceptive marketing, misleading income claims, and pyramid selling schemes.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)

Submit complaints about predatory lending, high-interest loans, and financial product misconduct.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) Canada

File a public complaint against a Canadian business and warn other consumers about bad practices.

Canadian Legal Aid Groups

If you need personalized legal help or cannot afford a lawyer, these organizations offer free or low-cost assistance.

Legal Aid Ontario

Free legal assistance for low-income Ontarians facing consumer fraud, debt issues, or legal threats.

Legal Aid BC

BC residents can access free legal help for financial disputes and consumer protection matters.

Legal Aid Alberta

Provides legal representation and advice to Albertans who cannot afford a lawyer.

Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)

Plain-language legal information to help Canadians understand their rights as consumers.

Pro Bono Quebec

Free legal consultations for Quebec residents dealing with predatory business practices.

Law Help Ontario

Self-help legal resources and referrals for Ontarians navigating consumer disputes without a lawyer.

Community Guidelines

Fact-Based Reporting

Use "The recruiter stated X, but Y happened" format
Include dates, amounts, and locations when possible
Distinguish between what was promised and what was delivered
Avoid emotional labels — stick to what you can prove

Document Redaction Guide

Black out all personal names (yours and others)
Remove addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
Redact account numbers and social security numbers
Keep company names and dates visible as evidence

Protecting Yourself from Retaliation

Use this portal's anonymous alias system
Do not share your submission on social media with identifying info
If contacted by legal threats, document everything
Consult a consumer protection attorney if needed