The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) have created tips to avoid energy program scams. Scammers might use Ontario's new energy efficiency rebate programs to target seniors and other vulnerable homeowners through fake calls, door-to-door visits, and online ads. The resource explains:
- how these scams are always changing
- how to recognize real programs
- how to help clients get free energy upgrades through trusted government programs.