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05/16/2012

Top 10 Summer job scam tip-offs

Better Business Bureau is warning university and high school students looking for work this summer to be careful to avoid job scams.

05/14/2012

BBB Student Ethics Award Recipient Announced

Better Business Bureau will recognize ethical businesses and a Surrey student from Tamanawis Secondary school on May 15 as part of their Annual General Meeting.

05/09/2012

How to spend wisely during your golden years

After saving for a lifetime many consumers entering into retirement need a plan that exercises a balance between financial discipline and wise spending, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Mainland B.C.

05/08/2012

Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia president to retire this month

After serving the Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia (BBB) for five years, Lynda Pasacreta will be retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer at the end of May 2012.

05/04/2012

Managing Debt in B.C.

Definitions of ways to help reduce or manage your debt. The most common ways consumers approach managing their debt are: 1. Credit Counselling, 2. Debt Pooling, and 3. Debt Settlement.

04/10/2012

BBB warns consumers to watch out for Canucks’ playoff tickets scams

Canucks' Stanley Cup fever is taking over Vancouver, however, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises fans to be on the lookout for scams when searching for those elusive playoff tickets.

04/03/2012

‘Weeding out’ shady contractors: BBB offers 10 tips on how to hire a landscaper

BBB offers 10 tips on how to hire a landscaper.

03/28/2012

Avoid unhappy returns during tax season, advises BBB and CGA-Canada

Tax season is upon us and consumers need to be careful when choosing a tax professional. Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have teamed up to help consumers avoid any unpleasant surprises during tax time.

03/21/2012

Get savvy with your smart phone and avoid fraud

The rise in popularity of smart phones with social media applications can put consumers at risk of fraud.

03/12/2012

Province of BC proclaims BBB Week from March 17 to 23

British Columbia’s marketplace is being spotlighted province wide from March 17 to 23, as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) celebrates BBB Week in acknowledgement of the international Centennial of the organization, announced Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.

03/01/2012

BBB advise parents to be cautious when choosing child care during BC teacher’s strike

The pending job action by BC teachers has parents across British Columbia suddenly looking for child care. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to take plenty of time to find safe, reliable child care that suits their child and schedule and be extremely cautious when turning to online listings for short notice care.

02/28/2012

BBB Warns of a False Promise of Inheritance

Better Business Bureau urges consumers to do their due diligence if they find themselves a recipient of inheritance scam.

02/27/2012

UPDATE: Malicious Complaint Email Claiming It’s From BBB

Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.

02/24/2012

Choosing a Private Post-Secondary Institution

Information on private career training institutions in British Columbia.


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