Better Business Bureau

• Beware of Amazon impersonators this Black Friday, warns Better Business Bureau

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre recommends consumers hang up the phone if they receive an unsolicited call, avoid clicking on links sent via email, and not respond to text messages.

  Consumer

  Nov 26
  
• ‘Can’t believe I fell for this’: Innisfil man duped by campervan scam, out $9K

  A 64-year-old man from Innisfil, Ont., thought he and his wife had bought a campervan, but they've since discovered they've lost $9,000.

  Consumer

  Oct 20
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• Saskatoon police warn of door-to-door charity scam

  Saskatoon police said they have received reports of people representing an organization called HopeCo claiming to collect money for charity.

  Canada

  Aug 24
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• Warning issued about scams capitalizing on tragedies impacting Indigenous Peoples

  An investigation showed the address listed on Tee Toro’s website actually belongs to another online T-shirt company, which was hijacked to appear legitimate, the BBB said.

  Consumer

  Jun 9
• Court delay in Nova Scotia for former Better Business Bureau Atlantic CEO facing child porn charges

  Moorhouse, 47, is facing charges of making child pornography, possession of child pornography and making an agreement to commit a sexual offence against a child.

  Crime

  Mar 22
• Don’t fall victim to home-improvement scams, warns Better Business Bureau

  With renovations surging in popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners of the risks associated with home improvement frauds.

  Consumer

  Mar 20
• Abbotsford police hold tech-shredding event to raise fraud awareness

  Securely disposing of old electronic devices is a key step in the fight against fraudsters, who may otherwise be able to recover your personal information.

  Crime

  Mar 10
• Pet scams among the most prevalent in the Okanagan in 2020

  This week, the Better Business Bureau released its "2020 Top Scams" list and said many of the scams were fueled by the pandemic.

  Consumer

  Mar 5
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• Better Business Bureau validates complaints from Okanagan residents about internet service company

  A Better Business Bureau spokesperson in B.C. said the company currently has a C-minus rating on its website.

  Consumer

  Mar 2
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• Peter Moorhouse fired as CEO of BBB Atlantic after child pornography charges

  The BBB announced in a Saturday morning press release that the organization's board had unanimously voted on Friday to terminate Moorhouse's employment with cause.

  Crime

  Feb 13