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11/05/2009

BBB publishes local statistics for October 2009

View BBB Vancouver Island's October statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.

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.

10/27/2009

Executive Director's Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed

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.

10/20/2009

Executive Director's Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed

10/19/2009

Benefits of Being an Accredited Business: eQuote

As a BBB Accredited Business you are automatically set up to participate in the BBB eQuote Program.

10/19/2009

Protecting Your Business from H1N1

Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus (and really any winter viruses) and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter.

10/19/2009

Becoming a Better Business: Learn to Listen Better

By developing, practicing and advancing your listening skills as a business leader you can significantly improve the quality of service you provide both your customers and your employees.

10/08/2009

BBB publishes local statistics for September 2009

View BBB Vancouver Island's September 2009 statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.

10/08/2009

BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses

Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.

10/08/2009

Businesses who failed to respond in September 2009

These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to respond to all complaints.

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

09/22/2009

PIPA Conference - Solving the Privacy Puzzle

4th Annual PIPA Conference 2009 - Solving the Privacy Puzzle presented by the Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia and Alberta, to be held on October 14-16, 2009.

09/22/2009

Right or Wrong September 2009

"Retire Your Ride," Automotive Incentive Programs