Warning of fraudulent solicitation by false representatives of the company Transition Énergétique Québec

Published on Oct 20, 2023

The Sûreté du Québec wishes to warn the public: several citizens have reported that false representatives of the company Transition Énergétique Québec are currently operating in the Brome-Missisquoi MRC.

According to the information gathered, the modus operandi of these fake representatives is quite simply door-to-door solicitation. Sometimes they present themselves with a false identity card (TEQ: Transition Énergétique Québec), sometimes not. They say they work for Transition Énergétique Québec and are hired as subcontractors by the Town. They ask the homeowner(s) to visit the interior and/or view the exterior configuration of the residence. If they refuse, they claim that the Town will “increase their taxes”, which is a lie.

Following this incident, the Sureté du Québec contacted Transition Énergétique – Gouvernement du Québec directly, and they were categorical: NO PHONE SOLICITATION OR DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES WERE MADE BY THEM.

Fraudulent telephone or door-to-door solicitations: be careful!

  • Don’t let strangers into your home.
  • Ask questions.
  • Demand written proof from the company and customer references.
  • Look up the company’s phone number on the Internet and check with them that the sales rep works for them.

Consult the FAQ: What should I do if I am the victim of unsolicited phone calls?

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