Beware of Reverse Mortgage Frauds

By Better Business Bureau

Funding retirement can be tricky for some seniors. Instability in the stock market and poor returns on many investments means some seniors are looking to other avenues for financial support.

The Skinny on Choosing a Health Club

By Better Business Bureau

Each year, thousands of consumers across B.C. follow through with their New Year’s resolution to get fit by joining a fitness or health club.

Beware Privacy Policies on “Dear Santa” and “Santa Mail” Websites

By Better Business Bureau

The tradition of writing to and receiving mail from Santa at Christmas makes for exciting and wonderful childhood memories. Now with the power of the Internet, both children and Santa can readily communicate online.

BBB Tips For Giving Wisely

By Better Business Bureau

Many of us are filled with a desire to help others during the holiday season. Whether it’s volunteering at a soup kitchen or donating money to a cause, this time of year is thought of as a time for giving.

Keeping Your Gold Transactions Golden

By Better Business Bureau

With the price of gold at an all-time high, many people are looking for opportunities to sell their gold jewelry for quick cash. As tempting as it might be to sell off unwanted gold, it is important to practise due diligence.

Social Media Opens Up New Opportunities for Scammers

By Better Busines Bureau

Seniors are often the targets of scam artists who view this demographic as particularly vulnerable and trusting. Scams range from phoney lotteries to prize offers to business opportunities. The Better Business Bureau warns the public about the variations on these scams.

Protecting Your Home

By Better Business Bureau

The summer months are the perfect time for a vacation getaway. Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect time for a home robbery.

Safe Travel Tips

By Better Business Bureau

Summer is in full swing and many people are planning their seasonal vacations, whether it's a short weekend getaway or a weeklong trip to an exotic locale.

Vacation Scams

Vacation scams and travel-related frauds cost consumers tens of billions of dollars every year. As it is with many industries, scam artists are unscrupulous when it comes to ripping people off and upsetting travellers' holiday dreams.

BBB Wise Giving Tips

By Better Business Bureau

The recent tragedy in Japan has prompted many people to reach out and donate to various disaster relief organizations working in the area to help victims.

Don't Get Burned Looking for Love

By Better Business Bureau

Online dating and companion service sites are popping up everywhere on the web. Many new sites target the senior population and promise to connect you with the person of your dreams.

Job Hunters are Popular Targets for Scam Artist

By Better Business Bureau

Canadians are putting off retirement more than ever, choosing instead to remain in the workforce beyond traditional retirement age.

Scams to Watch Out For in 2011

By Better Business Bureau

Each year, the Better Business Bureau compiles a list of scams that have the greatest potential impact on consumers across British Columbia. The following is a brief summary of what we predict will be the top scams to watch for and some simple tips to protect you from becoming a victim.

Get Ripped - Not Ripped Off!

By Better Business Bureau

Each year, thousands of consumers across B.C. follow through with their New Year's resolution to get fit by joining a fitness or health club.

Holiday Season Swindles

By Better Business Bureau

The winter holiday season is prime time for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting, overspent shoppers. Protect yourself from becoming a victim by being informed on how these frauds typically work.