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10/30/2009
If you are considering a career in the modelling industry, you might find plenty of people willing to ‘help’ get you started – but beware unscrupulous agencies and business practices. Because there are no special licensing requirements for modeling agencies in Alberta, knowing about standard procedures in the industry may save time, money, and aggravation.
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10/02/2009
Discovering that your house harbours insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.
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05/11/2009
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04/06/2009
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10/17/2008
Renting an apartment or house for the first time is an exciting prospect: the freedom, the responsibility, the space to make your own. It’s a big step in any young person’s life.
Unfortunately, the rental industry can be a prime target for scam artists looking to abscond with deposits and personal information.
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09/15/2008
BBB is advising consumers in Alberta that the provincial government has just announced a major change to the Alberta Fair Trading Act involving gift cards.
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09/11/2008
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has developed a nation-wide Do Not Call List (DNCL), designed to allow consumers to opt out from unsolicited telemarketing calls, and businesses to better target their marketing efforts, to take affect on September 30, 2008.
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08/13/2008
Calgary, Alberta – August 13, 2008 – The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenays is warning area consumers to beware of paving and other contractors soliciting business door-to-door, then providing substandard work.
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07/29/2008
Jet fuel prices have risen 83.6 percent in the last year, according to the International Air Transport Association, and almost every airline has found opportunity to pass this cost on to consumers through a wide variety of fees or charges for what used to be free features and services.
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06/24/2008
Nearly everyone loves a healthy lawn, well-kept shrubs and a leaf free yard. But before you sign a contract for regular maintenance, take a moment to consider your options.
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04/29/2008
With warm weather approaching, your BBB is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for home improvement scams. This is the time of year when less-than-reputable or unqualified contractors can breeze into town promising a variety of services at cut-rate prices. They may show up at your door, advertise in local papers or deliver fliers to your home.
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04/16/2008
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04/16/2008
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02/14/2008
Calgary, Alberta, February 14, 2008 – The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta is warning consumers about a common employment scam that has recently resurfaced. The fraud involves cashing a counterfeit cheque, and can result in thousands of dollars lost by victims.
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