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BBB releases list of 12 Scams of Christmas

The Better Business Bureau is getting out the reminder for people to exercise caution this holiday season as fraud and scams are at their seasonal high. The BBB released their list of the Twelve Scams Read More

BBB warns over scams during the holiday season

The Better Business Bureau is amplifying a warning from the head of BMO’s financial crimes unit regarding a multitude of scams that are targeting holiday shoppers this season. The various scams include the use Read More

Be cautious with Jasper donations warns BBB

In the aftermath of a tragedy like the fire in Jasper this week, people naturally want to do everything they can to help. However, these kinds of events can provide fertile ground for fraudsters looking Read More

Job scams on the rise in Canada

According to the Canadian Business Association, scammers continue to take advantage of people anxious about fining a new job by perpetuating scams with phony employment offers. Odeta Doroftei with the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Read More

Maui wildfire relief effort tips

Ninety-six people are now confirmed dead on the Hawaiian island of Maui following fires that left most of the historic town of Lahaina in ashes. Hawaii Governor Josh Green is estimating crews will find the Read More

BBB job scam losses on the rise

In the first three months of 2023 the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has reported job scam losses of $840,000. Wes Lafortune, the manager of communications and media for the southern Alberta BBB highlighted a few of Read More

BBB study dissects timeshare scams

An investigative study completed by the Better Business Bureau has uncovered some huge scams when it comes to timeshares and vacation club sales. The BBB says there have been nearly 30,000 complaints across North America with $32 Read More

AI being used in Grandparent Scam

The Grandparent Scam now has a new twist to it, as artificial intelligence is now being used to defraud seniors. According to the Better Business Bureau, criminals are now using AI to clone voices and Read More

BBB releases top 10 scams reported in 2022

The Better Business Bureau released its Scam Tracker Risk Report which outlined the top 10 scams in Canada in 2022. March is also Fraud Prevention Month. Most of the fraud involved improvement scams followed by cryptocurrency scams. Read More

BBB: 12 Scams of Christmas

The holiday season is a time when families get together to celebrate Christmas. The Better Business Bureau says scammers work extra hard during the holidays to prey on consumers. The BBB released their 12 Scams of Read More

Enhanced Scam Tracker unveiled by BBB

A new and enhanced tool to help out those who have been scammed has been unveiled. The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta and East Kootenay announced the launch of the enhanced Scam Tracker that Read More

BBB offers tips to combat toy scams

The Better Business Bureau is urging shoppers to be extra vigilant this Christmas season. The organization says toys are just one of over 400 different product categories that have been targeted by scammers. How the scam Read More