BBB

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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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• 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
• Stinky mechanic who looked like Marv from ‘Home Alone’ among oddball complaints to BBB last year

  The BBB says it receives dozens of complaints from the public every day, and reviews them thoroughly as it searches for scams and sketchy business practices.  

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
• Alberta senior warns others not to fall for scams targeting the elderly

  An Alberta senior is warning others to be very vigilant and wary of scams specifically targeting the elderly out of their money and personal information.

  Consumer

  Jan 16, 2023
• Calgary woman loses thousands of dollars to package delivery scam

  A Calgary woman is warning others after she fell for the so-called fake package delivery scam defrauding her out of almost $2,700.

  Consumer

  Jan 4, 2023
• Alberta consumer demands refund citing defective, ‘unsafe’ couch

  An Alberta man is demanding a refund from popular furniture retailer Ashley Furniture after he said he was sold a defective and unsafe couch.

  Consumer

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Scammers step up game with ‘impersonation’ fraud targeting businesses

  A Calgary businessman is warning others after he fell victim to a text scam involving someone pretending to be his boss.

  Consumer

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Online scams rise 87% since 2015, phone scams down 42%, report says

  Scams being perpetrated online have risen by more than 87 per cent since 2015, while scams done by phone have dropped by around 42 per cent, according to a BBB report.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2022