不列颠哥伦比亚省颁布了打击欺诈的新法律,提供免费信贷报告、冻结和更有力的监督。
British Columbia enacts new laws to fight fraud, offering free credit reports, freezes, and stronger oversight.
不列颠哥伦比亚省在2024年报告了10万多起事件和6.38亿美元的损失之后,正在引入新的消费者保护立法,以打击不断上升的欺诈和盗用身份行为。
British Columbia is introducing new consumer protection legislation to combat rising fraud and identity theft, following over 100,000 incidents and $638 million in losses reported in 2024.
该法案于2025年10月9日公布,将提供免费的每月信贷报告,允许免费冻结信贷和安全警报,并增加信贷机构的透明度。
The bill, announced October 9, 2025, will provide free monthly credit reports, allow free credit freezes and security alerts, and increase transparency from credit agencies.
它还针对信贷修理公司的欺骗性做法,并使B.C.的法律与安大略省和魁北克的法律相一致。
It also targets deceptive practices by credit-repair firms and aligns B.C.’s laws with Ontario and Quebec.
这些变化是加强消费者权利和市场公平性这一更广泛努力的一部分。
The changes are part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer rights and market fairness.