Better Business Bureau

• B.C.’s Better Business Bureau warns of fake Ozempic scams

  'Although rare, we've heard about consumers trying to buy Ozempic from websites without prescriptions,' said Simon Lis, president of the BBB in Mainland B.C. and Yukon.

  Crime

  Jan 23
  
• ‘Sent from my iPhone’: Public warned of extra deceptive gift card scam

  One version of the emailed scam begins with, "Hi, how are things going with you? Are you busy? I need a quick favor," the BBB writes.

  Consumer

  Jan 15
  
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• Job scams skyrocket in 2023, targeting vulnerable employment seekers

  A Calgary job seeker is warning others after being bombarded with fake, often unsolicited job offers as job scams soar across Canada.

  Consumer

  Dec 12, 2023
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• Alberta woman expecting ‘The Perfect Gift’ left with near-empty gift card

  An Alberta woman is warning others after the gift card she received as a retirement present ended up almost drained before she even had a chance to use it.

  Consumer

  Nov 27, 2023
• Psychologist testifies in child porn sentencing hearing for Peter Moorhouse

  The sentencing hearing for former Better Business Bureau of Atlantic Canada president Peter Moorhouse is scheduled to resume in December.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2023
• B.C. woman whose cat went missing warns of scammer claiming to have found it

  While this specific scam has not yet been reported to the Better Business Bureau in B.C., the non-profit consumer support organization said it's well aware of it.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2023
• Renovation scam warning as shady and shoddy contractors step up game in Calgary

  A Calgary homeowner and contractor is warning others about shoddy and shady home improvement contractors after falling victim to one herself.

  Consumer

  Jun 21, 2023
• Experts warn of more sophisticated scams as AI gains popularity

  As AI technology rapidly evolves, officials warn it's something we need to keep a close eye on, and regulate to ensure it doesn't get out of control.

  Tech

  May 25, 2023
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• Vernon Ribfest warns of contest scam

  It's just one example of a type of fraud that the Better Business Bureau says is becoming increasingly common.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
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• Worthless warranty: Alberta consumer questions ‘runaround’ from Samsung

  An Alberta consumer is warning others to read the warranty and fully understand it before buying a big ticket item after he said he got the runaround from Samsung.

  Consumer

  May 1, 2023