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06/18/2013

It's Road-trip Season! BBB says read up before heading out to avoid unpleasant surprises.

There's no place in the world for a beautiful road trip like Southern Alberta and the East Kootenay - but the BBB warns those renting cars to read up before heading out

06/11/2013

Get Dad something rad this Father’s Day!

BBB asks consumers to consider the potential risks of certain gifts

06/04/2013

BBB Offers Free Seniors Education Seminars in the Wake of Cellphone Scam

In response to the recent cellphone scam and other schemes targeting seniors, the BBB is offering seniors and seniors’ groups free educational seminars to give them the knowledge and skills to protect themselves

06/03/2013

6 Tips to Protect Yourself When a Stranger Comes Knocking

Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and province to province, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.

05/31/2013

BBB Tips for Being a Smart Renter

With rents topping $800 for a one bedroom apartment and more than $1,000 for a two bedroom, it behooves potential renters to research the property – and property management company – before plopping down a deposit along with the first and last month’s rent and signing a yearlong lease.

05/31/2013

Phishing Scams Growing Into A Greater Threat Warns Better Business Bureau

CHICAGO, IL - May 31, 2013 – Phishing occurs when criminals pretending to be from well-known, legitimate businesses or organizations contact individuals and trick them into revealing personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial or other personal information.

05/24/2013

BBB Advice Can Help Parents Find Safe, Rewarding Summer Camps For Children

The BBB has 9 tips to help parents find safe, reliable and satisfying summer camps for children.

05/24/2013

Don’t let your child’s graduation celebrations leave you with bad memories

BBB tips for graduation preparations

05/21/2013

Tornado Charity Scams Swirling Around

BBB in Warning of Bogus Charities in the wake of Oklahoma tornados

05/10/2013

Recent Medical-alert Phone Calls Suspicious Warns BBB

Over the past few weeks the Better Business Bureau, Inc. (BBB) has received numerous calls from consumers across its service area stating that someone had called to inform them that a medical alert device, similar to Life Alert, had been purchased for them and it will be delivered at no charge.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/07/2013

New Twist on an Old Scam: Fake Traveler's Cheques

Calgary man comes to BBB after discovering counterfeit traveler's cheques as part of a mystery-shopper scam

05/06/2013

Shopping Online For Mother's Day? Beware of Phishing Scams Disguised As Gift Sources

The BBB is advising consumers to beware of phishing emails disguised as sources of cut-rate gifts for Mother's Day

05/03/2013

Making a Move? Move Safely and Securely While Avoiding Scams

May kicks off the busiest time of year for Canadians changing residencies. As the busy moving season approaches, unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are gearing up to take advantage of unwary consumers.

05/03/2013

Solar Panels – Make it a Sunny Decision

Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings.


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