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02/06/2012

Intuit Fake Email: Tax Information Needed within 30 days

INTUIT reports that customers have reported receiving spam. Below is a copy of the fake email.

01/24/2012

BBB Media Release - Multiple Scams Targets Edmonton Businesses

BBB is advising businesses to be on the lookout for the return of an old scam. The Yellow Page scam uses similar marketing to the actual Yellow Pages to dupe consumers into paying for advertising they never ordered.

01/16/2012

Finding A Fitness Club After Making New Year's Resolutions

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.

01/12/2012

Your BBB Is Moving

On January 18, BBB serving the Great White North is moving

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Scams of 2011

Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others. You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered.

12/21/2011

BBB Serving the Great White North - Holiday Season Hours

Beginning Friday December 23, 2011 BBB Serving the Great White North, in Edmonton, will be closed and regular hours will resume Tuesday January 3, 2012.

12/20/2011

BBB is NOT sending this Email!

Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a malicious e-mail that pretends to be from BBB about a complaint filed against the company. The e-mail first came to BBB’s attention on November 21, 2011.

12/06/2011

BBB Holiday Gift Return Tips

This year, Canadians will spend millions trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones. But sometimes gifts might not be exactly what the person is looking for. Businesses may not be required to either have or list a refund policy, so BBB reminds consumers to ask before they buy.

11/08/2011

BBB Tip Scams Targeting Veterans

This Remembrance Day, as we honor our soldiers, the BBB warns veterans and their families that scammers may be targeting them.

10/12/2011

BBB wins Myers Award for Operational Excellence

BBB serving Central and Northern Alberta is the winner of the 2011 “Myers Memorial Award” from the Council of Better Business Bureaus. The award was announced during the 2011 Annual Assembly in Seattle, Washington.

09/30/2011

CRTC improves complaints resolution process for Internet traffic management practices

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued guidelines on how it will deal with complaints about Internet service providers (ISPs) slowing down certain types of traff

09/27/2011

Don't Get Hooked by a Scam: Use BBB Scam Source

Better Business Bureau introduces its newest online way to avoid fraud: Scam Source.

09/19/2011

Are You Really Buying Taber Corn?

Every late summer and fall, in Alberta, “Taber Corn” is sold from roadside stands. The question often arises...are you buying taber corn. BBB of Central and Northern Alberta offers these tips.

09/19/2011

Are You Really Buying Taber Corn?

Every late summer and fall, in Alberta, “Taber Corn” is sold from roadside stands. The question often arises...are you buying taber corn. BBB of Central and Northern Alberta offers these tips.

09/14/2011

BBB Media Release - US judge freezes Alberta marketer’s assets

Over the past three years, thousands of consumers have contacted BBB for help receiving refunds from Edmonton-area internet marketer, Jesse Willms. Back in April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) br


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