The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer alert urging residents to check that door-to-door (direct) sellers are licensed, following reports of direct sellers operating in the province without a licence. It reminded consumers that direct sellers must be licensed by the Commission and must carry their licence while conducting business. The Commission highlighted warning signs to watch for, including cash-only payment requests, demands for most or all of the fee up front, use of removable car magnets or decals, evasiveness about pricing or the scope of work and business details, and high-pressure sales tactics such as time-limited discounts. Consumers experiencing high-pressure tactics are asked to report it to the Commission, and those observing suspicious or unusual behaviour are advised to contact police.
New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission 2025-11-13
New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission warns consumers to verify licensing of door-to-door sellers after reports of unlicensed activity
The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer alert urging residents to verify the licensing of door-to-door sellers, following reports of unlicensed operations. The Commission emphasized that direct sellers must be licensed and carry their licence during business activities. Warning signs include cash-only payments, upfront fee demands, removable car signage, evasiveness, and high-pressure sales tactics.