http://mbc.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=164&id=c4c398ad-9e83-4722-be52-dea9cdca5d2f&debug=False&tag=site=164&bbb=0037&firm=1226151 10 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau says companies try to gain your trust through ‘like farming,’ a practice of artificially building your reputation by offering incentives to ‘like’ a businesses Facebook. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/how-liking-a-facebook-page-can-build-dubious-credibility--41799 Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Coquitlam-based, C.A.P.A. Dance and Drama School, appears to have closed its doors leaving many parents charged for dance classes that were still outstanding and dance costumes that went undelivered. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/coquitlam-dance-studio-closes-leaving-consumers-out-of-pocket--41750 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB warns consumers to be careful of websites offering weight loss drugs and supplements as well as online pharmacies. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/buying-drugs-online-41567 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Planning a vacation can be made easier by finding a travel agent. BBB provides some tips on how to hire a trustworthy travel agent. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/hiring-a-travel-agent-41489 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT April is National Pest Management Month, according to the Canadian Pest Management Association. When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service. In the past 12 months, more than 16,000 consumers inquired the Better Business Bureau for information on pest control services http://mbc.bbb.org/article/getting-bugged-make-sure-your-pest-management-is-handled-by-a-pro-41350 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Once again, scammers are sending emails that appear to come from your trusted Better Business Bureau. They’ll tell you that a complaint has been registered against your business, or that a customer has submitted a review of your business. (It doesn’t matter that you might not even OWN a business.) http://mbc.bbb.org/article/another-bbb-phishing-scam-dont-bite-38681 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Scared consumers granting callers full access to computers after receiving bogus tech support call. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-cold-calls-claiming-to-be-from-microsoft-tech-support--41136 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT British Columbians are increasingly losing money to text messaging-related scams. In 2012, more than $7,700 in losses were reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre from these kinds of schemes – a 600 per cent increase over the previous year. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/watch-out-for-text-scams-40965 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT To celebrate national Fraud Prevention month, Better Business Bureau will be partnering with Silver Bullet Shredding, the Electronic Recycling Association and RONA to hold a free community event, E-Data Destruction Day on March 16. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/e-data-destruction-day-takes-on-id-theft-issue-in-bc-40734 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT BBB takes part in Fraud Prevention Month activities across BC. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/march-is-fraud-prevention-month-recognize-it-report-it-stop-it-40467 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT If you are planning to take the plunge, now is the time many engaged couples are beginning to plan their wedding. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that as many contracts are signed and deposits are made, careful vetting of each vendor is crucial. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-wedding-planning-dos-and-donts-40273