Miami, United States. – Authorities in Quebec, Canada, issued a warning about the company SERVICES escaped Inc., which promotes in line raffles with the promise of gaining trips to destinations such as Cuba, Mexico and Las Vegas for a sum of $ 26.99. The company, based in Saint-Jérôme, is in the sight of the police after complaints that its activities could be illegal, according to A report from Le Journal of Montréal.
“No, no, you don’t dream! It costs $ 26.99 the opportunity to fly to Holguin for a week. The round trip for two people, the accommodation in a [hotel] All inclusive and unlimited food ”, Alaga in a Tiktok video Antoine Carrier, owner of SERVICES EXPATIED INC.
For approximately a month, the company has promoted its raffles on social networks, charging less than $ 50 for participation. However, users have described this practice as an “illegal lottery.”
Ongoing research
The authority of alcohols, races and games (RACJ) sent at least one complaint to the police, since the escaped service operations could contravene the Canadian Criminal Code. “If no license [de concurso] It is granted by the RACJ, it must be sent to the Criminal Code to evaluate the legality of the concept, ”explained me Joyce Tremblay, lawyer of the entity.
Article 206 of the Criminal Code regulates lotteries and gambling in Canada. “In fact, this article prohibits that the purchase of a product or service is required as the only condition to participate in a contest,” says the Canadian competition bureau on its website.
Lack of travel agent license
In addition, the Consumer Protection Office (OPC) is also investigating the Carrier company. “This merchant is not the holder of an OPC travel agent permit. The current verifications seek to determine if the type of activities carried out by this company requires such permission, ”said Charles Tanguay, OPC spokesman.
The institution has also received at least one complaint for “misleading or unfair practice” in relation to SERVICES escapado Inc. It is not. We suggest those who feel harmed by these offers that file a complaint, ”the institution warned.
So far, Antoine Carrier has not responded to interview requests regarding the accusations against him, he published Le Journal of Montréal.
