Buyer Beware

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Alberta woman warns about ticket resale sites after big bill for concert

  An Alberta woman says she was blindsided after she bought tickets to a concert and they ended up costing much more than she bargained for.

  Consumer

  Sep 10, 2018
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• Alberta families warn about purchasing puppy from breeder

  Roxie, Pearl, Sparkles. Three names from three different families that all thought they'd purchased the same black pug puppy.

  Consumer

  Mar 7, 2017
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• Driveway repair offer probably too good to be true: Sask. FCAA

  Saskatchewan's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority is cautioning homeowners when it comes to unlicenced contractors selling driveway repairs.

  Consumer

  May 9, 2016