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05/03/2012
When a company in Ottawa got an email yesterday from BBB saying they’d had a complaint filed against them, they took it seriously. After all, the company is a BBB Accredited Business.
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05/02/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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03/26/2012
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney today officially announced the new $50 polymer bank note’s entry into circulation, during an event at the Canadian Coast Guard’s Québec port facility. These new notes will be available at financial institutions from coast to coast to coast starting today.
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02/10/2012
Valentine’s Day is a day filled with emotion, but it’s also an opportune time for scam artists to take advantage of those looking for love and steal their hearts—and their money.
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01/23/2012
Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.
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12/16/2011
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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12/06/2011
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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11/23/2011
Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.
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11/09/2011
The Ottawa Better Business Bureau (BBB) has honoured 5 local businesses for trustworthy business practices at a dinner reception held at the Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre on November 8.
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10/24/2011
With more than 16 million users in Canada, social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are unquestionably popular, but BBB warns that users may be the target of social media scammers.
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10/14/2011
The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Section charged an Ottawa man with several counts of fraud following the investigation of several complaints relating to renovations and contracting.
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09/19/2011
The Competition Bureau took action against five companies and three individuals to stop deceptive marketing activities targeting small and medium-sized businesses.
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08/16/2011
Program combines North American operations for more seamless consumer experience, improved cross-border dispute resolution
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08/05/2011
Hubert Belisle, operating as H.B. Expert Pro-Renovations in Renfrew, Ontario, pleaded guilty to engaging in an unfair practice under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act, 2002 and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation.
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06/09/2011
The Better Business Bureau’s Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Pine View Municipal Golf Course in Ottawa, ON.
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