GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN LAUNCHES CONSUMER PROTECTION CAMPAIGN

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a new campaign to help protect Saskatchewan consumers from cons, scams and credit troubles.

"The Money Game - Play it for Keeps" will increase public awareness of the Consumer Protection Branch (CPB) and consumer protection issues.

"Helping protect Saskatchewan consumers from financial loss is important to this government," Justice Minister Don Morgan said. "We want to get people the information they need to avoid scams and to keep themselves in good financial shape.

The campaign will inform Saskatchewan consumers about Consumer Protection Branch services. It will also help them get the information they need to protect themselves from con artists, Internet scams, high-pressure sales people and the potentially high cost of easy credit.

While the CPB's focus is on helping those who are most vulnerable - such as senior citizens, youth and young adults - the campaign provides tools and information that will help all Saskatchewan consumers protect their finances from those who would prey upon them.

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For more information, contact:

Linsay Rabyj
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2626
Email: linsay.rabyj@gov.sk.ca