In the wake of natural disasters, fraudulent charities may appear to try and scam donations from generous Canadians. Canadians need to ensure that not only do their donations go to reputable relief organizations, but also avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

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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.

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As Japan rebuilds in the wake of its recent natural disaster, Albertans are looking for ways to help out its people. Your BBB reminds Canadians to donate carefully and only to legitimate charities.

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While the majority of advertisements are placed by legitimate companies with bona fide products, fraudsters have also caught on to the idea of using social networking sites for the deceptive advertising of fraudulent products and services.

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There are many different types of fraud and scams perpetrated in Canada every day. In this interactive quiz, you will find questions to test your awareness of some of these scams. There are also helpful tips to educate you on how to avoid falling victim to these types of scams.

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The Competition Bureau announces today its participation in Fraud Prevention Month, which this year focuses on the growing problem of online fraud. Fraud Prevention Month is an annual education and awareness campaign held in Canada and around the world.

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We've all heard the standard tips about preventing identity theft and credit card fraud. But what would a real identity thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFelippi, who was convicted of credit card fraud and ID theft in 2004, says simply this: You can't be too careful.

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