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Psychologist testifies in child porn sentencing hearing for Peter MoorhouseThe sentencing hearing for former Better Business Bureau of Atlantic Canada president Peter Moorhouse is scheduled to resume in December.CrimeSep 29, 2023
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Renovation scam warning as shady and shoddy contractors step up game in CalgaryA Calgary homeowner and contractor is warning others about shoddy and shady home improvement contractors after falling victim to one herself.ConsumerJun 21, 2023
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Experts warn of more sophisticated scams as AI gains popularityAs 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.TechMay 25, 2023
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Worthless warranty: Alberta consumer questions ‘runaround’ from SamsungAn 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.ConsumerMay 1, 2023
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Stinky mechanic who looked like Marv from ‘Home Alone’ among oddball complaints to BBB last yearThe 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.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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Alberta senior warns others not to fall for scams targeting the elderlyAn Alberta senior is warning others to be very vigilant and wary of scams specifically targeting the elderly out of their money and personal information.ConsumerJan 16, 2023
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Calgary woman loses thousands of dollars to package delivery scamA Calgary woman is warning others after she fell for the so-called fake package delivery scam defrauding her out of almost $2,700.ConsumerJan 4, 2023
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Alberta consumer demands refund citing defective, ‘unsafe’ couchAn Alberta man is demanding a refund from popular furniture retailer Ashley Furniture after he said he was sold a defective and unsafe couch.ConsumerDec 21, 2022
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Scammers step up game with ‘impersonation’ fraud targeting businessesA Calgary businessman is warning others after he fell victim to a text scam involving someone pretending to be his boss.ConsumerOct 25, 2022
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Online scams rise 87% since 2015, phone scams down 42%, report saysScams 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.CrimeOct 5, 2022
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