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Protect yourself with these top five consumer tips Print E-mail

INFORMATION BULLETIN
In partnership with Consumer Protection BC and the Ministry of Justice

{March 18, 2013} VICTORIA – With B.C.’s first Consumer Awareness Week now in full swing, the Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection BC are sharing their top five consumer tips of all-time under the theme of “Take Five” - representing not only the number of tips released per day during Consumer Awareness Week, but also the need for consumers to pause before making any purchasing decision.

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BC’s first Consumer Awareness Week kicks off today Print E-mail
INFORMATION BULLETIN
In partnership with Consumer Protection BC and the Ministry of Justice

(March 15, 2013) VICTORIA – With government officially proclaiming March 15 - 22, 2013 as Consumer Awareness Week, consumers and businesses in B.C. are set to take the spotlight and have the chance to educate themselves about their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace.

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Don’t get reeled in by a phishing scam Print E-mail
INFORMATION BULLETIN
In partership with Consumer Protection BC and the Ministry of Justice


{March 11, 2013} VICTORIA – Many of us spend hours a day online – at work, at home and on the go. Unfortunately, so do Internet scammers who may be phishing for your personal information.

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Nova Health & Fitness Closure: What To Do If Your Gym Closes Unexpectedly Print E-mail
{March 8, 2013} Consumer Protection BC is aware that Nova Health and Fitness Gym in Burnaby, BC have closed their doors. We have been receiving inquiries from consumers asking about their options.

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There’s An App For That: Privacy, Security and Your Smartphone Print E-mail

INFORMATION BULLETIN

This Infomation Bulletin was developed in partnership between Consumer Protection BC, Ministry of Justice, and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C.

{March 4, 2013} VICTORIA – While the clunky mobile devices and car phones of the 90s may have disappeared, the advances of smartphone technology in the 21st century have created new challenges when it comes to protecting personal information.

To mark March as Fraud Prevention Month – a month-long national initiative that helps Canadians recognize, prevent and report fraudulent activities – the Ministry of Justice, Consumer Protection BC, and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. have teamed up to share important information about privacy and security for smartphones.

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