http://edmonton.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=155&id=5ecc048f-be64-4ba3-9e68-93ef0cbdd292 10 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The following is a Consumer Tip, about Preparing Your Home For Winter from BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta. It discusses maintenance tasks that should done prior to winter. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/consumer-tip-preparing-your-home-for-winter-12632 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT During August, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/media-release-bbb-august-2009-top-10-complaints-and-inquiries-12739 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Edmonton, AB (October 1, 2009) - Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received a recent onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services they didn’t want. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/media-release-teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12765 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. BBB suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/consumerbusiness-tip-five-questions-for-determining-if-direct-selling-is-for-you-12793 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/business-tip-defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12877 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Discovering that your house harbors 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. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/consumer-tip-selecting-a-pest-management-company--8785 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Beware of Bogus Emails coming from complaintsmajdivision@complaints.bbb.org http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13031 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) cloning, which targets used car buyers, is on the rise. The Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car. VIN cloning is basically a form of vehicle identity theft. It is used by car thieves to sell stolen cars. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/do-your-research-or-you-could-be-buying-a-stolen-car-12766 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB says know the red flags of a scam site. This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://edmonton.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-13234