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05/08/2013

How ‘liking’ a Facebook Page can build dubious credibility

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.

05/06/2013

Coquitlam dance studio closes, leaving consumers out of pocket

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.

04/29/2013

Buying drugs online

BBB warns consumers to be careful of websites offering weight loss drugs and supplements as well as online pharmacies.

04/23/2013

Hiring a travel agent

Planning a vacation can be made easier by finding a travel agent. BBB provides some tips on how to hire a trustworthy travel agent.

04/15/2013

Getting Bugged? Make Sure Your Pest Management is Handled by a Pro

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

04/12/2013

Another BBB Phishing Scam. Don’t Bite!

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.)

04/04/2013

BBB Alert: Cold-calls claiming to be from Microsoft tech support

Scared consumers granting callers full access to computers after receiving bogus tech support call.

03/25/2013

Watch out for text scams!

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.

03/13/2013

E-Data Destruction Day takes-on ID theft issue in BC

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.

03/01/2013

March is Fraud Prevention Month: Recognize it, Report it, Stop it!

BBB takes part in Fraud Prevention Month activities across BC.

02/19/2013

BBB offers wedding planning do's and don'ts

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.


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