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05/08/2012
The phishing emails – the fifth wave since Thanksgiving that uses the BBB’s name – uses BBB’s name and logo in an attempt to look like a notice of a newly filed complaint. The latest round includes a ZIP attachment, but that has not always been the case.
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04/05/2012
Consumer Alert: High Pressure Security Alarm Salesmen
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04/05/2012
2012 Torch Award Winners
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03/15/2012
Competition Bureau Recovers Funds related to Yellow Pages Scam
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01/12/2012
Every year many of us make well-intended resolutions to change our lifestyles, and in reality many elect to acquire gym memberships intent on improving physical fitness and losing weight. Every year the BBB receives subsequent complaints in the middle of the year relating to contractual obligations that the consumers cannot typically cancel. The BBB wants to encourage consumers to pursue physical well being and improved lifestyles but when contemplating a gym membership or relationship there are a number of questions that need to be asked prior to entering any contractual relationship.
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12/02/2011
In celebration of exemplary leadership in ethical business practices and service excellence by Saskatchewan business and professional organizations, the Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan will host the 8th annual Torch Awards event the evening of Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina.
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09/29/2011
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives frequent complaints arising from consumer transactions with various trade contracting services. Trade contractors may offer services such as carpentry, cabinet making, home
renovations, excavation and landscaping services, roof replacement, and concrete installation, for example.
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08/15/2011
The Better Business Bureau continues to receive frequent calls from consumers who have mistakenly complied with callers alleging to represent Microsoft, Apple, Dell and most recently Bomgar Corporation a legitimate software developer headquarter in California, and provided online third party access to their home computers. The scam has not changed since we first started receiving calls in early July.
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08/09/2011
As stock markets plunge in the wake of the U.S. credit rating downgrade and European economic uncertainty, gold prices continue to soar, now topping $1,700 an ounce. This new high value and increasing demand for the precious metal is tempting consumers to trade unwanted or old jewellery for cash.
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08/09/2011
The Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan, Inc. and McCannell Financial Group Ltd. have renewed their partnership aimed at creating a competitively priced group insurance program available to small and intermediate sized BBB accredited business in Saskatchewan.
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08/04/2011
The BBB received a phone call Friday from a Saskatchewan consumer who reports receiving a telephone call from a gentleman identifying himself as Joshua from the BBB, and alleging to be investigating
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07/14/2011
The BBB has received numerous calls this week from consumers approached by telephone callers using a variation of a well known name like Microsoft to fix alleged security and virus issues on their home computer. The caller alleges that the consumer’s internet service provider has identified a problem with a virus or a security breach on the individual’s home computer and offers an online repair or fix to resolve these alleged issues.
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05/26/2011
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the BBB of Saskatchewan Inc. will be held Thursday, June 23rd, 2011. All Accredited Businesses in Saskatchewan are eligible to send one voting delegate.
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05/26/2011
McCannell Financial Group Ltd. &
Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan
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05/19/2011
The BBB of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is warning consumers to be cautious when answering the door to travelling alarm systems salespersons. The BBB has received complaints from homeowners who were subjected to high-pressure sales tactics and felt pressured by the salesperson into buying an expensive alarm system.
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