Don't Get Burned by Furnace Fraud

By Better Business Bureau

Fall is the ideal time to have your furnace serviced - before the busy winter season starts. Better Business Bureau warns the public to be cautious of misleading door-to-door heating contractors who may use scare tactics to convince homeowners to buy a new furnace or authorize expensive, but unneeded, repairs to their existing heating system.

Rebate Programs Too Good To Be True

By Better Business Bureau

Have you seen an ad in the local paper offering $500 worth of free groceries or gas if you make a substantial purchase at a retailer? Your Better Business Bureau would like to remind consumers that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Red Flags of an Investment Seminar Scam

By Better Business Bureau

Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings.

Timeshare Facts

By Better Business Bureau

For those considering the purchase of a vacation timeshare, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) would like you to know the facts before buying and selling them to avoid any costly mistakes.

Tips to Wise Giving

By Better Business Bureau

Faced with ever-rising costs, the loss of government funding, and an increasing demand for their services, charities are responding by asking for larger contributions from more donors - and they're asking more often than ever before.

Beware of Fraudulent Paving Contractor

By Better Business Bureau

Spring is here, and with it comes a warning to homeowners about a fraudulent paving company working across Lower Mainland British Columbia.

Hiring A Reputable Tax Preparer

By Better Business Bureau

The deadline for filing your income tax return is fast approaching. By doing a little homework now, before you hire a tax preparer, you can save yourself the hassle of being ripped off or having to deal with an erroneous income tax return.

Keep Your Valentine's Day Rosy

By Better Business Bureau

Valentine's Day is one of the most popular times of the year to send flowers. Many people don't think twice about where they buy their flowers. That is why the Better Business Bureau would like to remind consumers, before they start smelling the roses, to make sure they know whose roses they smell!

Scams to Watch for in 2010

By Better Business Bureau

Smart Shopping Tips for the Holidays

By Better Business Bureau

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.

Scareware Attacks on the Rise

By Better Business Bureau

Computer experts are reporting that "scareware" attacks are on the rise.
Scareware is a sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses. Hackers have recently exploited companies like Google, Twitter and the New York Times as part of a massive scareware attack on consumers.

Looking to Cash in on Government Grants?

By Better Business Bureau

Do you think you are entitled to free money from the Canadian government? You may have seen a website or read an ad in a newspaper that offers ways to access government grants for everything from disabilities to paying off your debt.

Smart Estate Planning

By Better Business Bureau

Whether wealthy or not, everyone needs to think carefully about estate planning. Typically, death isn't a comfortable topic for discussion, and thoughts about what will happen to your belongings after death can be overwhelming.

Door-to-Door Alarm Sales Tactics Alarm

By Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely cautious when answering the door to travelling alarm system salespersons. BBB has received complaints from homeowners who were subjected to high-pressure sales tactics, and felt deceived by the salesperson into buying an expensive alarm system.

Beware of Door-to-Door Magazine Sales Scams

By Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that deceptive door-to-door magazine sales crews are hitting the pavement and looking to earn a quick buck.