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11/05/2012

BBB Highlights October Top 10 Complaints and Inquiries

Between September 1 and 30, BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the most complaints and inquiries about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest)

10/15/2012

BBB Highlights September Top 10 Complaints and Inquiries

Between September 1 and 30, BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the most complaints and inquiries about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest)

08/08/2012

Edmonton Bieber fans targeted by scammers

Scammers are targeting Bieber fans who believe they can get tickets to his sold out Edmonton show. BBB is warning consumers to be vigilant when shopping for tickets online. Edmonton Police indicated at least one fan has been scammed out of $700.00, but more could be out there.

08/07/2012

BBB offers Back to School Shopping Tips

Summer will be over and school will be starting againbefore we know it. Now’s the time to take advantage of annual back to schoolspecials on supplies. Whether you plan to shop at your favorite retail store orlook around your home, BBB recommends sticking to a budget to avoid the commonoverspending on school supplies.

07/27/2012

BBB to Ring NYSE Bell to Celebrate Centennial

Carrie A. Hurt, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin and interim president and CEO at Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB), will have the special privilege of ringing the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell today, July 27.

07/20/2012

Don’t fall for door to door security sales deception

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be careful when answering the door to traveling alarm system salespeople. Every summer, BBB receives complaints from homeowners alleging high pressure sales tactics and promises that were never fulfilled.

06/29/2012

BBB Consumer Guide goes Online

BBB of Central and Northern Alberta is thrilled to once again put our Consumer Guide online. The 2012 guide highlights information about BBB and our Accredited Businesses and helps consumers find companies they can trust.

05/04/2012

BBB Release - BBB and Scam Detector excited about partnership

Scams and scam artists are becoming increasingly sophisticated in how they target consumers. BBB and Amos Studios, developer of the world renowned Scam Detector App, have partnered to provide consumers proactive and reactive resources for fraud prevention.

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.

09/27/2011

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

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

09/14/2011

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

09/07/2011

BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - Monthly Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries (August 2011)

Between August 1 and 31, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

09/07/2011

Help Your Children Learn to be Smart Consumers - Watch this Biz Kid$ Better Business Bureau Segment

The American Public Broadcasting System (PBS), though its Biz Kid$ program, has produced an excellent video clip, about BBB!

09/06/2011

Help Your Children Learn to be Smart Consumers - Watch this Biz Kid$ Better Business Bureau Segment

The American Public Broadcasting System (PBS), though its Biz Kid$ program, has produced an excellent video clip, about BBB!

08/30/2011

BBB of Central & Northern Alberta July 2011 New Accredited Businesses

The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from July 1 to 31, 2011.


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