Welcome to the blog of BBB of Central and Northern Alberta! This is where we post information of interest to consumers and businesses. For more information about BBB, please visit our main website at edmonton.bbb.org.

If you wish to post comments to our blog, please read our Submission Rules


Tag: online

   
 

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

Posted Tuesday, September 27, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

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

Read the full post.

Facebook Releases Official Security Guide

Posted Monday, August 22, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Facebook has released its first official security guide, a long overdue handbook to help the social media giant's half-billion fans understand, recognize and avoid the multitude of scams they face every day.

Read the full post.

BBB! Now we have an App for that!

Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

The brand-new BBB iPhone App is another way for consumers to use their mobile device to find businesses they can trust.

Read the full post.

FTC files suit against online marketer: BBBs vital to FTC effort

Posted Wednesday, June 15, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Last month, FTC filed an action against online marketer, Jesse Willms, who allegedly made over $450 million from consumers worldwide. His companies allegedly lured consumers using “free” or “risk-free” offers and then charged them for products or services they did not agree to.

Read the full post.

BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - Consumer Guide Online for the First Time

Posted Thursday, June 09, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Our online 2011 Consumer Guide is interactive! You can flip through the Consumer Guide, similar to a book. Options include searching by either name or category, emailing the link to others, zooming in and out, adding a note, as well as bookmarking pages. Links, email addresses and display ads are clickable and allows you to further connect with a business.

Read the full post.

Fraud Prevention Month to Focus on Online Fraud

Posted Tuesday, March 01, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by Canadian Competition Bureau

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.

Read the full post.

CBC News - Experts see risks in buying meds online

Posted Monday, January 10, 2011 in Health Care Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

CBC News: Police and pharmacists are warning about the dangers of shopping for so-called lifestyle drugs online. They say the "brand-name" erectile dysfunction product you buy online, for instance, may not be the drug you want. It may even be a deadly fake.

Read the full post.

BBB Tips For Holiday Returns

Posted Tuesday, December 21, 2010
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

With holiday shopping wrapping up, BBB of central and northern Alberta reminds consumers to know their return rights.

Read the full post.

Business Opportunities: If It Doesn't Make Sense, It Won't Make Dollars

Posted Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

If you have a computer and haven’t involved yourself in one of the thousands of money-making programs offered every day on the Internet…What’s WRONG with you?

Read the full post.

BBB Warns Entrepreneurs About StoresOnline Seminars

Posted Thursday, August 05, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

StoresOnline, a Utah-based company has left a long trail of unhappy customers across the U.S. The company teaches budding entrepreneurs how to set up their own websites and sell products online

Read the full post.

BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - You no longer need to go to the e-Quote page to request prices

Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

BBB of Central & Northern Alberta has now made requesting prices and information, from BBB Accredited Businesses, easier. You no longer need to go to the e-Quote page!

Read the full post.

Tools

  • Print
  • RSS
  • Bookmark & Share
    • MySpace
    • Digg
    • Delicious
    • StumbleUpon

Most Viewed Posts