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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.CrimeJan 23
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‘Sent from my iPhone’: Public warned of extra deceptive gift card scamOne 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.ConsumerJan 15
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Job scams skyrocket in 2023, targeting vulnerable employment seekersA Calgary job seeker is warning others after being bombarded with fake, often unsolicited job offers as job scams soar across Canada.ConsumerDec 12, 2023
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Alberta woman expecting ‘The Perfect Gift’ left with near-empty gift cardAn 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.ConsumerNov 27, 2023
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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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B.C. woman whose cat went missing warns of scammer claiming to have found itWhile 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.CrimeSep 21, 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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Vernon Ribfest warns of contest scamIt's just one example of a type of fraud that the Better Business Bureau says is becoming increasingly common.CanadaMay 23, 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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