Notice to Consumers

The following are Notices to Consumers of activity which is being conducted in contravention of the Corporations Act in this province. These Notices are distributed when the Department becomes aware of such activity.

Infinity Medical Group, Inc., Royal Alliance Entertainment Inc., and Iceberg Corporation of America

The Department of Government Services (the “Department”) has received information that Infinity Medical Group, Inc., has been advertising it’s company for potential investment and citing Newfoundland and Labrador as it’s base of operations.

Infinity Medical Group, Inc., has also advertised affiliations with Royal Alliance Entertainment Inc., and Iceberg Corporation of America, trading in OTC stock.

Neither Infinity Medical Group, Inc., Royal Alliance Entertainment Inc., or Iceberg Corporation of America are registered under the Corporations Act [RSNL1990, C-36], nor are they registered under the Securities Act [RSNL1990, S-13], Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Infinity Medical Group, Inc., Royal Alliance Entertainment Inc., and Iceberg Corporation of America are prohibited from beginning or carrying on any business undertaking in this jurisdiction; and, they are prohibited from promoting or trading in securities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Should you be solicited by representatives of any of the above named entities, you are asked to contact the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2007-07-14

Tax Shelter Donation Arrangements

The Department of Government Services (the, "Department") has received inquiries from consumers regarding tax shelter donation arrangements which are being promoted within the Province.

The Department cautions consumers that there may be risks associated with participating in certain tax shelter donation arrangements and recommends that before entering into any agreements involving tax-saving incentive programs, consumers:

1. Obtain advice from a competent and independent professional tax advisor; and,
2. Determine if an advance income tax ruling was obtained by the promoter from the Canada Revenue Agency.

If an advance income tax ruling was obtained by the promoter, obtain a copy and review it carefully. Consumers are urged to review news publications and taxpayer alerts issued by the Canadian Securities Administration and the Canada Revenue Agency before investing in tax-saving incentive arrangements.

A Canadian Securities Administrators notice cautioning consumers to research investment opportunities and links to the Canada Revenue Agency fact sheet, may be accessed via the internet at:

• Canadian Securities Administrators: News & Publications
• Canada Revenue Agency: Taxpayer Alert
• Canada Revenue Agency: Fact Sheet – Tax Shelter Donation Arrangements (December 2003)
• Canada Revenue Agency: Fact Sheet – Tax Shelter Donation Arrangements (November 2004)
• Canada Revenue Agency: Fact Sheet – Tax Shelter Donation Arrangements (November 2006)

2007-07-04

Responbile Planetary Concepts Inc, Fundacion Fondo Internacional RPC/RPC International Trust Fund and PRC International Trust Foundation and Better World Marketing Inc (all associated)

The Department of Government Services has received information that Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., AND Fundación Fondo Internacional RPC/RPC International Trust Fund AND RPC International Trust Foundation AND Better World Marketing Inc, (all associated) have been soliciting consumers in this jurisdiction to enter into a sponsorship marketing program involving donations and bonuses. None of the entities named are authorized to conduct business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador as they are not registered under the Corporations Act, [RSNL1990, C-36] (the "Act").

A domestic company or extra-provincial company which is not registered and which begins or carries on an undertaking within the jurisdiction of Newfoundland and Labrador is acting in contravention of Section 433 of the Act, and may be subject to prosecutorial action.

Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., Fundación Fondo Internacional RPC/RPC International Trust Fund AND RPC International Trust Foundation AND Better World Marketing Inc., are prohibited from carrying on undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Consumers are cautioned against donating or investing money with entities that do not register within the jurisdiction. Individuals who have recently been solicited by any of the above noted entities are encouraged to report the matter to the Department of Government Services, Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch, Financial Services Regulations Division, Investigations Section, P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL A1B-4J6, or telephone 709-729-2596.

2006-10-28

Jabez Financial Services Inc, JFS Credit Union, Community Compassion Foundation

The Department of Government Services (the "Department") has received information that Jabez Financial Services, Inc, allegedly based in the Republic of Panama, with agents residing in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, is trading in securities, in contravention of the Securities Act [RSNL 1990]; and, has begun other business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in contravention of the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990].

The Department has received information that JFS Credit Union, allegedly based in Sweden, with agents residing in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, has begun business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in contravention of the Credit Union Act (SNL1995 C37-1, as amended).

The Department has received information that Community Compassion Foundation, allegedly based in the Republic of Panama, has been soliciting for charitable donations in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Community Compassion Foundation is not a registered charity in Canada.

Jabez Financial Services, Inc, is prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking and is prohibited from promoting or trading in securities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

JFS Credit Union is prohibited from taking deposits or holding out as a credit union in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador; and, is prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information contact the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2006-09-16

Euston Capital Corp, Pan-Pacific Capital Management Group Limited

The Department of Government Services (the "Department") has received information that Euston Capital Corp., based in the Province of Ontario, Canada, has been trading in securities, in contravention of the Securities Act [RSNL 1990]; and, has begun business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in contravention of the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990].

The Department has also received information that Pan-Pacific Capital Management Group Limited, based in Panama City, Republic of Panama, is trading in securities, in contravention of the Securities Act [RSNL 1990]; and, has begun business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in contravention of the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990].

Euston Capital Corp., and Pan-Pacific Capital Management Group Limited, are prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking and are prohibited from promoting or trading in securities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information contact the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2006-08-05

Electronic Benefits Incorporated, Advantage Financial Group

The Department of Government Services (the "Department") has received information that Electronic Benefits Incorporated ("EBI"), also known as EBI Electronic Benefits Incorporated, based in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, is trading in securities, in contravention of the Securities Act [RSNL 1990]; and, has begun other business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in contravention of the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990].

The Department has also received information that Advantage Financial Group Incorporated, based in Nova Scotia, Canada, has begun business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in contravention of the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990].

Electronic Benefits Incorporated, also known as EBI Electronic Benefits Incorporated, is prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking and is prohibited from promoting or trading in securities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Advantage Financial Group Incorporated is prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking, and is prohibited from promoting, selling or contracting any insurance product in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information contact the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2006-06-03

First Global Ventures S.A.

The Department of Government Services has received information that consumers are being contacted by individuals representing First Global Ventures S.A., of Panama, to invest in that or other companies; and, that First Global Ventures S.A., has begun business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. First Global Ventures S.A., is not registered to conduct business in this Province as required under the Corporations Act [RSNL 1990], as amended, nor is First Global Ventures S.A., authorized to trade in securities in this jurisdiction.

First Global Ventures S.A., Introvest Consulting Limited., Alego Energy Incorporated, Maitland Capital Limited, and Maitland Energy Incorporated, are prohibited from beginning or carrying on an undertaking; and, they are prohibited from trading in securities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information contact the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2006-05-27

Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc.

The Department of Government Services has received information that Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., has been conducting business undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador while not registered under the Corporations Act, [RSNL1990, C-36] (the “Act”).

A domestic company or extra-provincial company which is not registered and which begins or carries on an undertaking within the jurisdiction of Newfoundland and Labrador is acting in contravention of Section 433 of the Act, and may be subject to prosecutorial action.

Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., is not registered under the Securities Act [RSNL1990, C-13], in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., is prohibited from carrying on undertakings within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Consumers who have been solicited to financially invest in products by a representative of Responsible Planetary Concepts Inc., are encouraged to report the matter to the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch at (709) 729-2596.

2006-04-01

Canadian Federation of Investment Clubs Inc., Faubourg Financial Inc.

The Department of Government Services has received consumer complaints that the Canadian Federation of Investment Clubs Inc. (CFIC) has been conducting business within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and is affiliated with Faubourg Financial Inc. Neither the Canadian Federation of Investment Clubs or Faubourg Financial Inc., is registered to conduct business as required under the Corporations Act, of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, nor are they registered as investment dealers as required under the Securities Act.

The Canadian Federation of Investment Clubs Inc., and Faubourg Financial Inc., are therefore prohibited from conducting business within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, or holding out or acting as investment dealers in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information contact division: Securities Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador Locations