The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer advisory on door to door (direct) selling, warning that some sellers may be operating without the required licence and urging residents to verify licensing before agreeing to purchases for home improvement and related services. Direct sellers must be licensed with the Commission and carry their licence while conducting business; consumers are encouraged to ask to see the licence, check that it is signed, matches the represented company, and has not expired, and to confirm details via FCNB.ca/check-now. The advisory also recommends avoiding high pressure decisions, reviewing contracts carefully, checking references, and being cautious with payments, including avoiding paying in full up front or paying in cash. It highlights that the Direct Sellers Act provides a 10 day cooling off period during which buyers can cancel a direct sale contract after receiving it, and encourages reporting high pressure tactics to the Commission or suspicious behaviour to police.
New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission 2026-04-13
New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission reminds consumers that door to door sellers must be licensed and highlights 10 day cooling off right
The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued a consumer advisory on door-to-door direct selling, warning that some sellers may be operating without the required licence and urging residents to verify licensing before agreeing to services. The advisory reminds consumers that direct sellers must be licensed with the Commission and highlights protections under the Direct Sellers Act, including a 10-day cooling-off period and avenues to report high-pressure tactics or suspicious behaviour.