A Twitter user says he almost fell victim to an airline scam. Shmuli Evers says that his flight with Delta Air Lines was canceled and when he tried to call the company, it was a Read More
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According to new research from the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org, a large number of people surveyed have stopped donating to charities. The report collected data from more than 2,100 adults in the United States Read More
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
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
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
Thursday was National Puppy Day. A chance to pamper our special four legged friends. It was also an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of people who are looking to purchase a precious pooch. That’Read More
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
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
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
Scammers are now posing as money lenders and are ripping off Canadians of millions of dollars. That’s according to a report released by the Better Business Bureau saying that fraudulent advance fee loans are Read More
More than one million homes and businesses in Alberta are now eligible for electricity rebates thanks to the Alberta government. The Electricity Rebate Program will provide $150 in total energy rebates with $50 for three consecutive months Read More
Scammers are all around us and the Better Business Bureau has released a report to help protect Canadians. The Scam Tracker Canadian Risk Report highlights the top 10 scams you can watch out for. Staff say Read More
The Better Business Bureau of southern Alberta is warning about finding love in all the wrong places this Valentine’s Day. Romance fraud increases on days like today. A lot of these fraudsters start with Read More
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
The Better Business Bureau of southern Alberta is warning consumers about a recent spike in complaints for furnace and duct cleaning. These are issues surrounding warranty, billing concerns, and shoddy work. The Media and Communications Read More
The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta and East Kootenay is warning consumers to do their research when they make donations to charitable organizations. With the recent Haiti earthquake and those stuck in Afghanistan from Read More
With the potential of new travel opportunities coming for Canadians, this also means vacation scams are on the rise. The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for fraud involving free vacations, hotel scams, and Read More
