For example, last month, Pierrefonds-Dollard MP Bernard Patry invited The Chronicle to his office one Friday afternoon to report on his signing of a banner promoting the anti-drug association Narconon Trois Rivières, which bases its teachings on L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, which boasts some famous members like movie stars John Travolta and Tom Cruise. The Chronicle's original story on Patry's banner-signing went online a couple of weeks ago (but didn't make it to print). That story didn't make any mention of Hubbard or Scientology. However, the newspaper then received several e-mails from people who read the online article stating their concern about the methods used by Narconon (which has chapters around the world) and its link to Hubbard and the religion he founded.
Patry told The Chronicle last week he believes Narconon's results speak for themselves. He did acknowledge he had never heard about any possible connection between Narconon and Scientology until questioned by the newspaper. While Patry and some other politicians have signed on to support Narconon, it seems they should have done more background research on this initiative. In the end, they may still have supported it, but at least they would have avoided any potential controversies.
This same check-everything-carefully rule can be applied to all people in their daily lives, as they try to avoid becoming victims of fraud and identity theft.
March is Fraud Prevention Month and it seems about one million adult Canadians have fallen victim to mass marketing fraud, highlighting the need for more consumer education and vigilance, according to the Competition Bureau of Canada. An Environics survey assessed 12 types of mass marketing fraud (MMF) targeting Canadians: it found 58 per cent of Canadians reported they had been targeted; those targeted reported receiving 16 fraudulent contacts; and the total amount Canadians have lost is at least $450 million.
So, the message is clear, consumers and would-be endorsers should be aware of who is asking and what you are signing.
Double check everything before you sign
Double check everything before you sign
West Islanders should think twice and double check everything they may be asked to endorse through a petition, letter or what not.
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- John McVoit
- - February 10th, 2010 at 11:46:29
Scientology is not a religion nor a charity but an unscrupulous for profit business. They charge their members increasing fees for “auditing" sessions with members paying as much as over One Hundred thousand dollars ($100,000+) before even learning the whole story of the murdered alien spirits. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_business R.L. Hubbard also describes the worlds other religions as part of the “various misleading data” implanted into the memories of those same alien spirits. And their members are discouraged from being treated or taking medicine for mental and even physical disorders. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_claims_in_Scientology_doctrine All I ask is that you be informed. Information is our weapon, help us help others avoid this scam. For more info see: http://xenu.net or http://youfoundthecard.com
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- Mary McConnell
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Mr. Kramberger, thank you so much for explaining what happened. Scientology policy encourages the use of deception as a means to an end, as long as one does not get caught. Mrs.Hubbard and a group of Scientology cohorts were convicted of felony charges in the late 1970's when they were caught stealing US government documents after following this policy called FAIR GAME.One can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Snow_White The the church of scientology is a notoriously deceptive organization with mulitiple front groups like Narconon. Consumers and ppoliticians are easily deceived unless they read the fine print and ask questions before signing. A few readers alerted you to the scientology connection and you have written an excellent article for the consumer and politician alike. The consumer is the ultimate victim in cases like this. I get many emails from parents who are trying to get their cchild out of the Narconon program and / or get a refund, after having paid large amojnts of money without even signing a contract while desperate to help their addicted son or daughter. What they find out is that it is a scientology program which is dangerous and completely at odds with standards of care for addiction. Your concern to make sure consumers make sure what they are agreeing to and your good advice to them is appreciated.
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