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01/19/2010

Yellow Pages Invoice Scams Proliferate

The Better Business Bureau warns that directory invoices are actually solicitations for listings in alternative business directories that differ from the well-known yellow pages.

01/14/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Check Out Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Canadians are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. The Better Business Bureau warns that—as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Katrina in 2005—fraudulent charities may emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Canadians.

01/12/2010

Better Business Bureau Launches Service to Protect Online Shoppers

The BBB Accredited Business Locator Ensures Trust Online. Furthering its commitment to create a community of trustworthy businesses, Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they search and shop online this holiday season. Industry watchers are predicting online sales will be up this year, and now consumers can rest assured that the businesses they buy from are worthy of their trust.

01/12/2010

Media Release - BBB Top Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

Better Business Bureau releasing a list of the top scams and rip-offs of 2009. Not surprisingly, many scams sought to take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic circumstances—such as the unemployed. Additionally, the use of free-trial offers to lock consumers into recurring credit and debit card charges was widespread online.

12/17/2009

Media Release - BBB November 2009 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

November 2009, BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

10/01/2009

Media Release - Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

Edmonton, AB (October 1, 2009) - Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received a recent onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services they didn’t want.

09/30/2009

Media Release - BBB August 2009 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

During August, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

08/26/2009

Media Release - BBB July 2009 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

During July 2009, BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries

07/22/2009

June 2009 BBB Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

During June, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest

06/22/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta - May 2009 Top 10 Complaints & Inquiries

During May, BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries

06/03/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta Announces Lloydminster 2009 Long-term Accredited Business

BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 Lloydminster Long-term Accredited Businesses

06/02/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta Announces Edmonton Area 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses

BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our Edmonton Area 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses!

06/02/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta Announces Northern Alberta 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses

BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 Northern Alberta Long-term Accredited Businesses!

06/02/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta Announces West Yellowhead 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses

BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 West Yellowhead Long-term Accredited Businesses!

05/29/2009

Media Release - BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta Announces Peace Country 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses

BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our Peace Country 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses!