The New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer alert urging residents to pause before accepting door-to-door offers for home-related work, citing the risk of unlicensed sellers and scams. The Commission also announced a multi-media campaign for spring with tips to help consumers protect their money and homes. In New Brunswick, door-to-door sellers must be licensed and bonded with the Commission, carry their licence, and be associated with a licensed company under the Direct Sellers Act. The Commission reported a noticeable rise in complaints in recent years about unlicensed door-to-door sellers and warned that scammers may use high-pressure tactics or misleading claims to secure quick payments. Consumers are advised to ask to see and check the seller’s licence details, verify the salesperson and company through the Commission’s online database, confirm contact information and total costs, seek independent reviews, avoid paying up front in full or paying cash under pressure, and use the 10-day cooling-off period to cancel a direct sales contract if needed.
New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission 2026-04-15
New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission warns consumers about unlicensed door-to-door sellers and launches a spring awareness campaign
The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer alert about increased complaints and scam risks involving unlicensed door-to-door sellers offering home-related work. It reminded that door-to-door sellers must be licensed and bonded under the Direct Sellers Act and launched a spring multi-media campaign with guidance on verifying licences, checking costs and contact details, avoiding pressured upfront payments, and using the 10-day cooling-off period to cancel contracts.