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01/02/2013
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.
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11/05/2012
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)
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10/24/2012
The BBB name and logo are being fraudulently used by criminals in an on-going phishing scam. The emails look very much like notice of a complaint from BBB, but contain links to malware that can infect your computer, steal passwords, etc. BBB is working with law enforcement, as well as with a private deactivation firm (at our own expense), to shut down as many criminal websites as possible. To date, we have shut down well over 100 sites.
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10/11/2012
When your vehicle needs repairs, you don't need a crash course in auto mechanics, but you should know how to find a reliable shop and mechanic. BBB recommends following a few key points to ensure your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.
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08/08/2012
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.
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08/07/2012
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.
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07/31/2012
A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!
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06/26/2012
BBB Accredited Businesses are being contacting, by a company called Canadian Business Online and being told their BBB Business Review will now cost them $500.00.
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06/06/2012
As we look to celebrate this special day, it’s important to know how to spend money wisely on the perfect gift for Dad.
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05/15/2012
A list of ABCs for the hopefully far-distant day when you will have to plan a funeral.
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05/04/2012
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.
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02/16/2012
The holidays are over, the gifts are unwrapped and the bills are rolling in. Millions of consumers who made purchases in December are now stressed about that spending and looking for ways to reduce their debt quickly. BBB advises consumers to conduct their research when choosing a solution for debt relief.
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02/06/2012
INTUIT reports that customers have reported receiving spam. Below is a copy of the fake email.
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01/04/2012
BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.
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01/04/2012
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.
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