http://edmonton.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=155&id=5ecc048f-be64-4ba3-9e68-93ef0cbdd292 10 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right. In 2012, BBB received more than 3,900 complaints against florists. Many of the complaints were a result of the flowers being late, wrong, or just never delivered. When looking to find a florist, whether online or in person, make sure you’re dealing with a reputable business. BBB recommends the following tips when purchasing flowers: http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/make-sure-flowers-arrive-on-time-and-look-beautiful-41921 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Between April 1 and 30, BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the most complaints and inquiries about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest) http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/april-top-10-complaints-and-inquiries-41922 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/making-a-move-move-safely-and-securely-while-avoiding-scams-41920 Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT With more shoppers looking online for their gift giving, BBB is offering some tips to help ensure your loved ones get what they want and you don't get a nasty surprise from a scammer. The BBB’s 10 tips for safe online shopping are as follows: http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/bbb-top-10-tips-for-online-shopping-38585 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Affinity fraud occurs when a fraudster pretends to be part of a group (social groups, religious groups, ethnic communities, etc.) Many times friends and family members are brought into the scheme as they too may be part of the group. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/theres-no-such-thing-as-easy-money-40995 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT We all know that it’s important to shred confidential papers, but it’s equally important that we shred data from computers and electronic devices. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/its-time-to-shred-those-old-hard-drives-40946 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT ID thieves will stop at nothing to obtain tidbits of identity-type information. Sometimes, it’s as easy as stealing someone’s wallet from a vehicle. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/is-your-identity-at-risk--40794 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada. The organization set new records in virtually all categories of service: http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/in-its-100th-year-better-business-bureau-breaks-all-records-for-consumer-services--40750 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT If you haven’t changed your PINs lately, your money could be at risk. Changing your PIN on a regular basis (at least every two months) can go a long way toward preventing thieves from accessing your bank account. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/have-you-changed-your-debitcredit-card-pins-lately-40717 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT “We get calls from victims of romance fraud, and their stories are heart-breaking,” says Cst. Nadine Swist, who works in the EPS Economic Crimes Unit. “In some cases, they’ve not only lost their life savings, but their homes as well.” http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/when-mrms-right-isnt-what-they-appear-to-be-40486