Beware : Common BLS India Scams in Toronto

[AMAN BHARDWAJ]

This company has provided an appalling experience, engaging in deceptive practices and exploiting individuals. Despite adhering to their checklist and submitting the required documents, they inexplicably demanded additional documentation not listed. Moreover, they compelled me to pay twice through their courier agent, presumably for their own benefit. Adding to the frustration, they offer no contact information for communication. I am determined to pursue legal action and ensure their removal from Canada's service sector, especially considering they have already been ousted from the U.S.


BLS, being a government-owned company of India, represents a disheartening aspect of our political landscape. It seems that even when leaving India, they continue to exploit individuals. I am rallying for as many petitions as possible to push for action. Canada ought to expel them for their egregious actions of siphoning off our hard-earned money. We are not laboring like donkeys here to fill their coffers. It's crucial for us to unite and stand against this injustice. Please indicate if you're interested in signing the petition, as we strive to gather as much support as we can.

It’s backed by politicians in India. Money goes to them. Let us know where to sign the petition

 

[pb999]

BLS always find an excuse to get money out of your pocket,if everything ll be fine still you need to get pictures done at BLS.they will find an excuse always in something.my personal expirende

 

[MrChang]

Please like and repost tagging the officials from original post this tweet

https://x.com/TanujAInd/status/1806706078702264568

 

[gretapkv]

Unfortunately, these scams are still going on and this is not exclusive to BLS Toronto. I was scammed earlier today at BLS Edmonton. I wish I had discovered this forum before my appointment at BLS. Despite insisting on picking up my PCC myself, they claimed they were too busy due to the high number of applicants and no longer offered the pick-up option. I was charged $60 for a one-way courier service, even though the usual fee is $60 for both pick-up and drop-off. No fee breakdown was provided.

I continued to press for details, but I didn’t want to seem too fussy, especially since the same person handling my application was also responsible for collecting the payment. This struck me as odd—shouldn’t payments be handled at a centralized location, like reception? It seems designed to discourage us from asking too many questions.

 

[indocandoc]

Dealing with BLS India, their inconsistent rules and scammy tactics is a nightmare. So, here I am outlining some of the scams they pulled on me while trying to get my PCC:

1. Saying that Drop-off by Purolator is mandatory, not optional.
2. Charging "out of province" courier fee ($30 one-way) for application submitted in toronto and to be dropped off within toronto! How is that out of province??
3. Asking and charging $15 for retaking picture on the spot because my shoulders are less visible in the picture I originally had. Really? do you need to verify my face or my shoulder??
4. Adding a separate $6 service charge ($5.31 + $0.69 tax) in addition to the $6.55 service charge already paid.
5. Telling me that a passport "cover" is required but they are doing me a courtesy by not including it despite the fact that original passport is not even required for PCC.

If someone at the CG of India is reading this, please reign in your outsourcing partners. These con-artists are creating every inconvenience they possibly can while trying the scam the most money out of us. I honestly don't know why we can't just upload all documents as pdf files directly to CG website. If Canada can run a whole immigration program online, the least you can do is make it somewhat easier to get basic consulate services.

I've had very bad experiences with BLS Toronto every time. I agree with the feelings of ickyness and disgust,... I have them too every time. They are not nice people. They behave like petty thieves and Scammers, and are always curt and rude. When we go to a Canadian Government Office the people are so kind and helpful. The contrast is glaring.

It is sad that this is the representation of India in Canada. I feel bad that I can't defend them because they are just very bad bad people.

 

[indocandoc]

I know that CGI employees are likely part of this, but still raise a ticket through CGI website. I am also going to complain about loot BLS is doing in name of drop-off service. Situation will keep on worsening if we don't formally complain.

I looked up the Company information for BLS if this helps anyone who wants to complain.

Act: Business Corporations Act
Type: Ontario Business Corporation :: Name: BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INC.
Ontario Corporation Number (OCN): 2334165 :: Governing Jurisdiction: Canada - Ontario
Status: Active :: Date of Incorporation: July 04, 2012
Registered or Head Office Address: 7162 Airport Road, Mississuaga, Ontario, L4T 2H2, Canada

DIRECTORS

Name: DIWAKAR AGGARWAL
Address for Service: 604 Indra Prakash, 21 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi New Delhi, 110001, India
Resident Canadian: No :: Date Began: July 04, 2012

Name: LAKHVINDER GREWAL
Address for Service: 7162 Airport Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 2H2, Canada
Resident Canadian: Yes :: Date Began: July 04, 2012

 

[indocandoc]

They had me pay $120 because I had forgotten to include Ontario on my address. They said they had to redo my OCI application (which takes 5-10mins) all over again and include province. $120 to include the name of the province?- I don't know what to say! I left the Center feeling so cheated on and icky. I will reporting their fraud to the Government. For those of you who have gone through similar experience, I will start a new thread. bLS has to be covered in the news and exposed for exploring people. If you're interested in joining to take BLS down, let me know.
To report fraud, go here: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm#a1a

Count me in to report my experience and let this fraud be known
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[indocandoc]

If anyone thinks they could talk to the owner here Lakhvinder "Lucky" Grewal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucky-grewal-51625613b/

He might help ?

 

[x1b223]

Hi everyone, the new CG is very responsive and did reply to my email in just a couple of hours. I would request you all to do the same. I'm not sure if the new CG is aware of how deep the rot in BLS is at the moment. They really need to be aware of how BLS is destroying India's reputation here!