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01/19/2010
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.
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01/14/2010
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.
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01/12/2010
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.
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01/12/2010
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.
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10/01/2009
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.
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05/11/2009
This Year’s BBB® Long Term Award Ceremony will see five os 2009's Long-Term Accredited Businesses inducted into our 50 Years of Trust Club.
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01/05/2009
Find out which companies earn an A+ and which get a failing grade from your BBB
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10/14/2008
During September 2008, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)
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04/22/2008
BBB Long Term Award Ceremony will see 14 Businesses inducted into the new 50 Years of Trust Club. Photo Opportunity: 4:30 PM – April 23, 2008 – Edmonton Petroleum Club
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04/09/2008
BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta has launched a new website and address at edmonton.bbb.org. The new website’s features make finding information for consumers and businesses; faster and easier! To accommodate the substantial growth in central and northern Alberta, three new regional website addresses have been established at reddeer.bbb.org, grandeprairie.bbb.org and fortmcmurray.bbb.org.
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04/08/2008
Spring is here and now is a good time to rid the house of paperwork that has accumulated over the past year. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that, when it comes to reviewing and cleaning out financial records, failing to shred sensitive documents can put everyone at risk of ID theft.
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02/07/2008
During January 2008, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest).
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11/27/2007
National watchdog organization and champion of ethical business practices and consumer trust aligns with one of Canada’s largest software companies to help combat software piracy
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10/02/2007
BBB Remains on the Front Lines for Consumers with New Products,New Resources and a New Look
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