SCAM ALERT! Free nest thermostat

kganesan wrote: ↑ I got scammed on September 24th, luckily this thread helped me in realising my mistake on the same day. Looks like they are targeting new homeowners in Durham region.

This salesperson did not provided me with the agreement, I was thinking I am signing an application form which will be reviewed for the eligibility.

The company name from his ID card which said 'Ontario EcoSmart'.

Called up Ministry of Government and Consumer services and got their address to send a cancellation letter via registered mail. I sent the cancellation on September 26th. They advised me to not allow the business to install thermostat in my home. These guys tried to send a 'so-called service technician' on September 25th evening, luckily I was not home.

I think I have done my part to escape from this scam, don't know what happens next.

I am more furious on Enbridge as I asked for those scammers address they told they don't have it on their file - WTH. Looks like they get a fair share.

One signature and you are locked-in for 10 years is kind of slavery. Government should do better in increasing the cooling-off period to couple of billing cycle even with a small penalty.

Any advise would be helpful.

BalaMeenakshiK68528 wrote: ↑ Hi Ganesan, exactly same thing happened yesterday as your experience. I live in Whitby. I immediately realized my mistake reading this thread.. I've done exactly what you have mentioned. Called the Ministry of Government and Consumer services and they instructed the same like they told you. I've alerted my bank, Enbridge. I am not going to allow any install by them at my home.
Has this company charged for you anything in your Enbridge bill? Bcoz we've given our Enbridge account number and signed a form with them, I'm worried if they'll charge us for 10 years. The T& C on the backside of the form says if we give Enbridge account number means we have signed up for Enbridge billing every month. I'm worried.

kganesan wrote: ↑ I am so sorry to hear this, but I did not receive any additional charges in my Enbridge bill. For me, the incident happened on Sep-25th. I am worried too. When I was talking to a Enbridge customer rep, they told that if nothing was installed in our house then they cannot charge us. But you never know, these guys are worse. Did you send them a written cancellation letter (via registered post)? If not, do that ASAP for your own safety and records. You must do this before 10 days from signing the agreement. Did you share your banking info with them?

BalaMeenakshiK68528 wrote: ↑ Thank you for your reply Ganesan. I didn't share my bank account or credit card info with them. But they have my Enbridge account number. And the T& C in the form says if we give the Enbridge account details , we automatically consent and give permission for them to charge us as part of Enbridge bill. But as you said, they cannot charge us for a product / service that was never installed. This incident happened yesterday. So I have to watch my Enbridge bill closely for next few months. I am going to send a cancellation letter by registered mail tomorrow. Additionally, I'm thinking of calling Skymark (who's the billing company of these Ecosmart guys as per T& C) and ensure that there's no contract on my name. Skymark financial services is a registered third party company with Enbridge as per their website.Your text to link here...

koffey wrote: ↑ Too bad selling jesus/alibaba/insertyourgodhere door to door isn't illegal.

Had an older white man bring a black child to my door a few weeks ago trying to sell me on jehovas thinking I wouldn't be a complete jerk around a child... Poor kid.

Thanks OP.