2010 Consumer Alerts

Consumers warned about contractor with history of complaints (September 15, 2010)

Consumers warned about Edmonton-area concrete company (August 11, 2010)

Online auto sales company faces charges (July 29, 2010)

Energy marketers convicted of forging contracts (July 27, 2010)

Albertans warned lottery scam is a ticket to losing money (July 16, 2010)

Homeowners advised to beware of repair scams (July 16, 2010)

Contractor facing numerous charges after targeting seniors (June 22, 2010)

Alberta strengthens protection for time share holders (June 17, 2010)

Changes to auction rules improve service to buyers and sellers (June 11, 2010)

Job agency charged for collecting illegal fees from workers (June 3, 2010)

Wild Rose Vacations charged under consumer protection laws (May 26, 2010)

Company ordered to halt coupon book sales (May 19, 2010)

Be careful with unexpected offers to buy your house (May 13, 2010)

Be cautious when selling used jewelry (April 16, 2010)

Government cautions Albertans about secret shopper scams (March 26, 2010)

Government investigation of energy sales scam leads to charges (February 24, 2010)

Government warns about self-improvement online ads (February 5, 2010)

Government investigation gets foreign workers their money back (January 22, 2010)

Government warns consumers about contractor facing charges (January 20, 2010)



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