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More than $69,000 issued for consumers impacted by BC travel agency closure
Consumers impacted by the April 2013 closure of Alameda Travels Ltd., a Richmond, BC-based travel agency, have just been compensated $69,159 through British Columbia’s Travel Assurance Fund. If you were affected by this closure, read on for more info.
Posted on 2013-09-10 :: Add a new comment
Dream job or scam?
Have you ever looked through online job classifieds on websites such as Craigslist or Kijiji and have spotted a job that seems a bit too good to be true? If the flexible, part-time hours paired with an incredible salary raises suspicions, you just might be onto something.
Posted on 2013-08-26 :: Comments (2)
Too good to be true? Protect yourself against online dating fraud
With more Canadians turning to the Internet to find Mr. or Ms. Right, it’s now more important than ever before to recognize the signs of online dating fraud – read on for tips on how to identify romance scams.
Posted on 2013-08-12 :: Comments (3)
Meet Rob Gialloreto, our new President and CEO
Posted on 2013-08-06 :: Comments (4)
Consumer Protection BC staff GIVE back
Posted on 2013-07-29 :: Add a new comment
Credit card scam alert!
Posted on 2013-07-17 :: Comments (7)