Posted Tuesday, September 27, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Better Business Bureau introduces its newest online way to avoid fraud: Scam Source.
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Posted Monday, September 19, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
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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Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Computers-Internet-Technology
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
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) brought charges against Mr Willms and his associates for deceptive marketing and negative billing. This week, a United States judge froze his assets and ordered him to change the way he does business.
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Posted Wednesday, September 07, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between August 1 and 31, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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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.
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Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Nowadays, cell phone users are surfing the web, receiving emails and watching movies all on their smartphone with the click of a button from just about anywhere. However, when traveling abroad, many consumers fail to recognize that their data plan is constantly in use even when they think their phone isn’t. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to either turn off their phone or make the necessary data arrangements with their cell phone provider to avoid thousands of dollars’ worth of data charges while traveling abroad.
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Posted Wednesday, July 06, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
If you have a smart phone, android or mobile device, you’ve probably used apps. Easy to download and often free, apps allow you to play games, get directions and access news, weather and other information. In 2010 alone, consumers downloaded approximately 11 billion apps. Tablets, smart phones, andoids and mobile devices are taking over the digital market.
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Posted Monday, July 04, 2011 in Travel-Recreation
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition
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Posted Monday, June 20, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Email, purporting to be from Google Support, claims that the recipient will lose his or her Gmail account if he or she does not reply with the account's username and password and other personal information within seven days of receiving the message.
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Posted Monday, May 02, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
XP Home Security 2011 is a rogue antispyware program from the same family of malware as XP Anti-Virus 2011, XP Antimalwate, XP Antimalwate 2010, etc. The program is installed via trojans without your permission and knowledge and uses misleading methods such false scan results and fake security warnings in order to trick you into purchasing its paid version.
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Posted Friday, April 01, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between March 1 and 31, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Ever wondered which scams are most prevalent on Facebook? Security company BitDefender has compiled a graphic containing this information, illustrating the types of scams on the site.
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Posted Monday, March 07, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
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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Posted Tuesday, March 01, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between February 1 and 28, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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Posted Friday, February 11, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Looking for love online or through a traditional dating service may look like an easy way to spice up your social life, but consumers tell the BBB that some services have left them frustrated and disappointed.
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Posted Tuesday, February 01, 2011 in Health Care Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between January and 31, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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Posted Monday, January 17, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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Posted Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between Dec 1 and 31, 2010, BBB® of Central and Northern Alberta received the most inquiries and complaints about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest). Also includes a consumer tip about Gym Memberships.
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Posted Monday, January 10, 2011 in Credit-Mortgages-Finances
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
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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Posted Tuesday, January 04, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between December 1 and 31, 2010 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.
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