November 21, 2024

MP Ruff: Remain vigilant for third-parties selling government services

Photo: Leeloo The First

Alex Ruff, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, issued the following statement:

“Recently, my office has been alerted to an increase in third parties selling or soliciting to assist constituents with applying for government benefits. Mail, phone calls, websites, and emails use Canadian flags and other branding that appears to be affiliated with the federal or provincial governments.”

MP Ruff encourages Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound constituents to maintain healthy skepticism towards any solicitations for government benefits, and offers the following advice:

“You do not need to hire a third-party business to apply for disability benefits, a pardon (record suspension), or to apply for an immigration or citizenship application.”

Official Government of Canada information on these programs can be found at the following website addresses:

CRA - Disability Tax Credit
canada.ca/disability-tax-credit

Parole Board of Canada
canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship

Scams can be reported to our local police service and the Canada Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.

 

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