Buyer Beware

• Leeds Township man discovers contamination after purchasing land

  When one man purchased a house for what he thought was a good price, he had no idea the land was contaminated and he would be left with the bill

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
  
• Cobourg woman arrested for online buy-and-sell fraud: police

  In early December 2022, police launched an investigation after receiving a report of fraud involving online buy-and-sell transactions.

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2023
  
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• Facebook Marketplace sellers warned after 3 thefts in 3 days from fake Vancouver buyers

  According to Vancouver police, three sellers had their wares stolen -- one of whom was robbed at gunpoint and one of whom was injured -- between Saturday and Monday. 

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Buyers beware the 12 ‘Scams of Christmas’, warns B.C.’s Better Business Bureau

  Requests for payment by wire or e-transfer, through third parties or using prepaid debit or gift cards should be treated as a "red flag," warned the Better Business Bureau.

  Consumer

  Dec 13, 2021
• Attempted robberies, assaults prompt Surrey, B.C. police to urge caution to online buyers

  Police urge caution after suspects arranged to meet their online buyers in the Guildford neighbourhood, then assaulted them and tried to steal the cash.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2021
• Protecting your personal information and your money when shopping online

  With more people shopping online during the pandemic, scammers are looking to take advantage.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2020
• Lethbridge family airs WestJet woes after flight cancellation; warns others to be diligent

  “From my perspective, it's a demand thing that was within their control and so there should be no reason why they can't just refund the money."

  Consumer

  Sep 18, 2020
• York Region residents lose thousands in online puppy scam: police

  Police said they've received multiple reports from people across York Region who lost money after believing they purchased puppies online.

  Crime

  Jun 12, 2020
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• Port Hope man scammed out of $500 on Kijiji: police

  The man attempted to buy a truck on the buy-and-sell site and wired a deposit to the supposed seller's Gmail account on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Sep 13, 2019
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• Alberta introduces new rules to protect against shady ticket practices

  New regulations have been put in place to protect consumers buying tickets to events, festivals and concerts. What are they and how are they working so far?

  Consumer

  Sep 11, 2018