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Are You Really Buying Taber Corn?

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

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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Avoid Unexpected Cell Phone Charges when Travelling

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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BBB Consumer & Business Tip - Purchasing Mobile Apps

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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Looking for a way to get in shape?

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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Gmail Account Phishing Scam

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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Monthly Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries (March 2011)

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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BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - February 2011 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

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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Looking For A Valentine? BBB Advises Consumers To Be Wary of Dating Services

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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BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - January 2011 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

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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BBB of Central and Northern Alberta - 2010 Annual Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

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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Media Release - BBB of Central and Northern Alberta - December 2010 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

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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Secrets of a former credit card thief

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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BBB of Central & Northern Alberta -December 2010 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

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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Possible Phone Scam – Map Coordinates For Your Business

Posted Wednesday, December 22, 2010
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

BBB of Central and Northern Alberta has heard from businesses that received phone calls saying “I’m calling from BBB. Can you give me the map coordinates, for your business?”

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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.

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Monthly Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries (November 2010)

Posted Tuesday, December 07, 2010
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Between November 1 and 30, 2010 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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BBB of Central & Northern Alberta - October Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

Posted Monday, November 01, 2010
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Between October 1 and 31, 2010 BBB® of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)

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Monthly Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries (September 2010)

Posted Thursday, October 07, 2010 in Health Care Services
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta

Between September 1 and 30, 2010 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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