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03/02/2010
The deadline for filing income tax returns is still months away. Now is a good time to select a tax professional. Better Business Bureau however, cautions that consumers can run into serious problems if they don’t do their research to find a reputable tax preparer.
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02/26/2010
Scams and frauds take many forms and shapes, but all fraudulent activities have the same purpose – to take advantage of the victim. While many frauds and scams use creative and innovative strategies and approaches to rip people off, most of them fundamentally use the same tactics.
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01/27/2010
Tips from Edmonton Police Services on purchasing alarm systems for home and office and information about and how to prevent false alarms.
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01/11/2010
Online advertising presents new opportunities no business can afford to miss, if it wants to succeed in today's global marketplace. Businesses are advised to learn how the ground rules for online ads compare with those of the more traditional forms.
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12/23/2009
Boxing Day is upon us this week and many consumers may already have their action plan in place to take advantage of the annual sale frenzy. Every year the Better Business Bureau receives calls and complaints about confusion and misleading advertising in the holiday sale market.
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12/02/2009
Prepared by the Internet Crime Complaint Center - IC3: This holiday season the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding people that cyber criminals continue to aggressively create new ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims including fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with a stolen credit card, and sale of fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at a discounted price.
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10/29/2009
BBB says know the red flags of a scam site. This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.
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10/02/2009
Discovering that your house harbors insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.
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09/29/2009
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. BBB suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales
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09/25/2009
The following is a Consumer Tip, about Preparing Your Home For Winter from BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta. It discusses maintenance tasks that should done prior to winter.
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07/27/2009
It’s that time again! Students and their parents are preparing for the beginning of a new school year. With the high volume of sales made during this time of year and an increasing number of youth making their own purchases, BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta reminds “back-to-schoolers” that it pays to be a smart consumer.
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07/21/2009
Looking to make up for financial losses felt over the last year? Before you leap into that next “unbelievable” investment opportunity, take some time to check out both the investment and the person selling it.
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07/09/2009
You've probably seen the ads, emails or websites which claim: "Free Money!" "Never Repay Cash Grants" and that you can use these grants for "Personal Needs, Medical Bills, Education, Business, Debt Consolidation, Real Estate, Your Home and more". Does this sound too good to be true? That's because it is!
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06/22/2009
How to check out a dentist in Alberta
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06/08/2009
Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are effectively closing nearly a total of 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In the wake of the announcement, millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them and Better Business Bureau is providing answers to some frequently asked questions about dealer closings.
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