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Visually impaired, advocates call for changes to improve online grocery shoppingAn advocacy group is trying to put pressure on Canadian grocery store chains to improve the online experience for those with disabilities, but progress is slow.CanadaFeb 7
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Dangers of buy now, pay later apps: ‘There’s nothing for free’Buy now pay later apps offer shoppers the option to purchase and pay in installments at zero per cent interest. Sounds like a win-win but experts are saying 'buyer beware'.ConsumerJan 5
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Keep tabs on your treasure — ’tis the season for porch pirates'Tis the season for porch pirates! Here are some tips to keep your online packages safe this holiday season.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Amazon’s latest pitch: Save $10 by skipping delivery. Here’s how it worksAmazon is pitching a new option to some customers that could allow it to save money on delivery costs by having shoppers pick up their own packages.MoneyMay 9, 2023
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Return runaround by Amazon makes Alberta woman feel like a ‘criminal’An Alberta woman says online retail giant Amazon refused to refund her for a faulty sound system because it said the item sent her was not the one sent back.ConsumerMar 27, 2023
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Man charged after several women threatened with sexual violence selling items online in EdmontonPolice say several women were threatened with sexual violence while attempting to sell items they had listed online in Edmonton and believe there may be more victims.CrimeFeb 24, 2023
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End of free returns? What to know as some Canadian retailers offer eco-friendly optionsOnline shopping and ensuing returns produce a lot of waste as some returned items end up in the landfill because of the costs involved with inspecting and re-stocking items.ConsumerFeb 20, 2023
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Consumers are scoring deals at Calgary auction that’s pivoted to selling online shopping returnsConsumers are scoring great deals at a Calgary auction that has pivoted to selling online shopping returnsConsumerDec 31, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. police warn of fake iPhone scamKingston police are reminding the public to be extra careful when buying items from private sellers after receiving reports of sophisticated, but fake, iPhones being sold.CrimeDec 21, 2022
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Better Business Bureau in B.C. warns of new barcode sticker gift card scamThe scheme could see the barcode for a $100 liquor store gift card placed on top of a $100 PlayStation Store gift card, for example, the Better Business Bureau said.ConsumerDec 13, 2022
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