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11/17/2009

Smart Shopping Tips for the Holidays

During the busy shopping season, consumers like to use debit and credit cards. However, scammers often see this as a great opportunity for fraud, which causes the public to mistrust shopping in-person or buying online.

11/10/2009

New Time Share Scam

Your time share may have sounded like a great vacation solution at the time you bought it, but some consumers are finding that the monthly maintenance fees and associated costs they’re paying are not worth the time they spend there.

11/04/2009

Beware H1N1 and other Flu Vaccine Scams

With the current flu season upon us, and extended media coverage regarding the delay and low inventory of the H1N1 vaccine, scam artists are taking advantage of the public's anxiety and selling readily available "flu vaccines" online.

10/23/2009

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Before Buying Pink Ribbon Products

Many businesses are marketing products to support finding a cure for breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The BBB advises consumers to check donation claims before buying.

10/22/2009

CONSUMER ALERT - BBB Warns of New Phishing Email Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an email confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with the BBB about a business. The malicious emails first came to the attention of the BBB on Thursday, October 15.

09/29/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware

09/02/2009

Council of Better Business Bureaus Names Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO

The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO.

07/29/2009

BBB Welcomes New Business Development & Sales Manager

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is pleased to welcome Claire Sear, the new Business Development & Sales Manager, to the Vancouver Island BBB team.

07/27/2009

Executive Director's Blog: Library Card Fraud

07/10/2009

BBB Welcomes June's New Accredited Businesses

Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.

06/30/2009

Right or Wrong June 2009

Buyers club membership scam

06/11/2009

Get Rich Quick Seminars Hit the Island

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that free “get-rich-quick” seminars are coming to Vancouver Island.

05/22/2009

AND THE WINNERS ARE…BBB Announces 2009 Torch Award Winners

The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) wishes to congratulate the 12 businesses who were announced as the 2009 Torch Award Winners last night during the gala presentation at the Westin, Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa.

04/29/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

04/23/2009

BBB Offers Advice to Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Wedding Vendors

The wedding season is right around the corner and many consumers are shopping around at wedding shows to plan the perfect wedding. The Better Business Bureau would like to advise consumers to be cautious when choosing a wedding vendor, as a hasty decision can feel worse than rain on your wedding day.