http://mbc.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=164&id=a0799eac-de62-4312-a1fb-741810ffd6a6&debug=False 10 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau warns about misleading door-to-door heating contractors. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/dont-get-burned-by-furnace-fraud-12545 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau would like to warn post-secondary students about rental scams while looking for a place to live before school starts. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/rental-scam-targets-students-12204 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT This year Better Business Bureau recognizes an organization that promotes local BC farmers and two muckracking journalists at its annual Torch Awards luncheon. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/bbb-announces-torch-award-recipients-12876 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/business-scams-on-the-rise-12974 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The annual Better Business Bureau Torch Awards, held on October 15, had two organizations receive awards for their good ethics and their support of BC farmers. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/bbb-announces-torch-award-recipients-13045 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/consumer-tip-selecting-a-pest-management-company--13133 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The economy may be showing signs of recovery, but it is still challenging to find work in BC. Better Business Bureau is concerned that those out-of-work are also becoming targets of scammers looking to take advantage of those who are already facing a tough financial situation, warns the Better Business Bureau. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/bbb-warning-on-three-scams-targeting-job-hunters--12274 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-13190 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Everything from supposed flu vaccines to health pandemic defense kits are being peddled online, and BBB advises consumers to contact health care professionals, rather than going online. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/online-scammers-now-infecting-flu-season-bbb-warns-13384 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is warning renters to be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a place to rent for the upcoming Olympics. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/beware-of-bogus-olympic-home-rentals-bbb-warns--13535 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT To protect yourself against debit and credit card frauds, Better Business Bureau would like to offer the following advice this holiday season. http://mbc.bbb.org/article/smart-shopping-tips-for-the-holidays-13605