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11/18/2011

Thermal Windows, Restoration/De-Fogging

Thermal windows are typically two to four times more efficient than older single pane windows. That means you can expect your winter heating bills to drop on average about 20 percent to 30 percent.

04/16/2010

Spring cleaning? Don't let your ID get swept away

Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds that when you are doing your spring cleaning make sure to properly shred sensitive documents to avoid ID theft.

10/13/2009

Business Scams on the Rise

Unauthorized Invoices and unordered merchandise are showing up at places of business across British Columbia due to some misleading telemarketing tactics. Better Business Bureau would like to advise businesses that they need a trained and prepared staff for handling these slick sellers.

09/21/2009

Don’t get burned by furnace fraud

Better Business Bureau warns about misleading door-to-door heating contractors.

03/06/2008

Protecting Your Identity

MSN Canada, a division of Microsoft Canada, and the Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus are very concerned about preserving and protecting your identity

03/06/2008

Protecting Your Identity

MSN Canada, a division of Microsoft Canada, and the Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus are very concerned about preserving and protecting your identity

02/20/2008

BBB Consumer Guide 2008 is Coming to Your Doorstep Soon

The Guide is a quick reference when needing to find contact info of a business, shopping for a product, or browsing for a service. Savvy consumers always check with the BBB before hiring a service provider, making a large purchase, or donating to a charity.

02/20/2008

BBB Consumer Guide 2008 is Coming to Your Doorstep Soon

The Guide is a quick reference when needing to find contact info of a business, shopping for a product, or browsing for a service. Savvy consumers always check with the BBB before hiring a service provider, making a large purchase, or donating to a charity.

02/15/2008

BBB Warns Consumers About Fake Cheque Schemes

Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be cautious about fake cheque fraud, as criminals are utilizing modern technology to produce authentic looking cheques and letterhead to dupe people into their schemes.

02/15/2008

BBB Warns Consumers About Fake Cheque Schemes

Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be cautious about fake cheque fraud, as criminals are utilizing modern technology to produce authentic looking cheques and letterhead to dupe people into their schemes.

02/13/2008

Keep your Valentine's Day Rosy, Choose the Right Florist

Each year the BBB receives numerous reports from consumers that show a pattern of complaints alleging non-delivery or late delivery of flowers and extra charges on credit cards.

02/13/2008

Keep your Valentine's Day Rosy, Choose the Right Florist

Each year the BBB receives numerous reports from consumers that show a pattern of complaints alleging non-delivery or late delivery of flowers and extra charges on credit cards.

01/01/2008

FTC - The Keys to Hiring a Reputable Locksmith

If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.

10/01/2007

FTC-Labeling Alternative Fueled Vehicles

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prepared this booklet to help you comply with a new FTC rule that requires labeling on alternative fueled vehicles. The Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles Rule was issued in keeping with a directive in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Rule requires you to provide information to potential purchasers of alternative fueled vehicles to help them compare vehicles.

10/01/2007

FTC - Big Print. Little Print. What's the Deal? How to Disclose the Details

Computer sellers - online and brick-and-mortar - inundate consumers with advertisements for "free" or low-cost computers. The offers usually involve rebates of several hundred dollars off the computer's purchase price - if the consumer commits to a long-term contract for Internet service. Some of the offers may be good deals for consumers, but they are likely to involve complicated transactions.


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