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05/16/2013
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.
In 2012, BBB received more than 3,900 complaints against florists. Many of the complaints were a result of the flowers being late, wrong, or just never delivered. When looking to find a florist, whether online or in person, make sure you’re dealing with a reputable business. BBB recommends the following tips when purchasing flowers:
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05/15/2013
Between April 1 and 30, BBB of Central and Northern Alberta received the most complaints and inquiries about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest)
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05/01/2013
With more shoppers looking online for their gift giving, BBB is offering some tips to help ensure your loved ones get what they want and you don't get a nasty surprise from a scammer.
The BBB’s 10 tips for safe online shopping are as follows:
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03/26/2013
Affinity fraud occurs when a fraudster pretends to be part of a group (social groups, religious groups, ethnic communities, etc.) Many times friends and family members are brought into the scheme as they too may be part of the group.
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03/25/2013
We all know that it’s important to shred confidential papers, but it’s equally important that we shred data from computers and electronic devices.
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03/14/2013
ID thieves will stop at nothing to obtain tidbits of identity-type information. Sometimes, it’s as easy as stealing someone’s wallet from a vehicle.
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03/13/2013
Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada. The organization set new records in virtually all categories of service:
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03/12/2013
If you haven’t changed your PINs lately, your money could be at risk.
Changing your PIN on a regular basis (at least every two months) can go a long way toward preventing thieves from accessing your bank account.
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03/04/2013
“We get calls from victims of romance fraud, and their stories are heart-breaking,” says Cst. Nadine Swist, who works in the EPS Economic Crimes Unit. “In some cases, they’ve not only lost their life savings, but their homes as well.”
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02/08/2013
Between January 1 and 31, BBB of Central and Northern Albertareceived the most complaints and inquiries about the following industries:(Ranked from highest to lowest)
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02/01/2013
The 2013 BBB Consumer Guide is coming. Reaching over 300,000 households in print and more online, our exclusive directory of Accredited Businesses can help consumers find businesses they can trust.
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01/14/2013
The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, and this past year launched two websites to help consumers figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds:
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01/02/2013
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.
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12/07/2012
Beginning Friday December 21, 2011 BBB of Central and Northern Alberta, in Edmonton, will be closed and regular hours will resume Wednesday January 2, 2013.
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