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10/29/2009
BBB says know the red flags of a scam site. This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.
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10/02/2009
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.
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09/29/2009
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. BBB suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales
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09/25/2009
The following is a Consumer Tip, about Preparing Your Home For Winter from BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta. It discusses maintenance tasks that should done prior to winter.
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07/27/2009
It’s that time again! Students and their parents are preparing for the beginning of a new school year. With the high volume of sales made during this time of year and an increasing number of youth making their own purchases, BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta reminds “back-to-schoolers” that it pays to be a smart consumer.
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07/21/2009
Looking to make up for financial losses felt over the last year? Before you leap into that next “unbelievable” investment opportunity, take some time to check out both the investment and the person selling it.
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07/09/2009
You've probably seen the ads, emails or websites which claim: "Free Money!" "Never Repay Cash Grants" and that you can use these grants for "Personal Needs, Medical Bills, Education, Business, Debt Consolidation, Real Estate, Your Home and more". Does this sound too good to be true? That's because it is!
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06/22/2009
How to check out a dentist in Alberta
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06/08/2009
Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are effectively closing nearly a total of 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In the wake of the announcement, millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them and Better Business Bureau is providing answers to some frequently asked questions about dealer closings.
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05/21/2009
The prices for prescription drugs are at an all time high and consumers are scrambling to find cheaper alternatives. BBB warns consumers to steer clear of "too good to be true" advertisements for miracle drugs and treatments.
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04/30/2009
Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.
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04/19/2009
If your business has decided to broaden its outreach by participating in trade shows, it pays to carefully research the event promoter. The Better Business Bureau receives complaints from time to time from businesses that have lost money to unethical trade show promoters.
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03/31/2009
Little Bernie Madoffs Abound on the Internet; BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online
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03/26/2009
Every bride and groom wants their wedding to be perfect. Although weddings are highly emotional events, they typically involve numerous business transactions as well for wedding consultants, clothes, invitations, flowers, photography, reception halls, catering, music, transportation and travel packages. Since the average wedding costs more than $15,000, BBB advises engaged couples and their families to make wise consumer decisions when planning weddings.
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03/26/2009
Spring is here, so be careful of con artists who prey on homeowners, especially senior citizens during this time of year.
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