Top 10 Scams of 2008 -- BEWARE!

2008 Better Business Bureau top ten scam.pdfThe following list is based on the consumer bulletin issued on December 18, 2008. The list is produced by BBB, Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority of BC, Competition Bureau of Canada, BC Crime Prevention Association and BC Securities Commission. In no specific order, here are the Top Ten Scams for 2008.

1) Economic Downturn & Loan Scams
2) Home Repair Rip-Offs
3) Too Good to Be True Business Opportunities
4) Bogus Online Ads
5) Cure-All Health Products
6) Guaranteed Vehicle Brokers
7) Prize Offers
8) Bogus Cheques & Overpayment Schemes
9) Greenwashing Scams
10) Spoofing Attacks

For further details, basic scam outline, quick tips, please see the pdf here.
http://www.southvancouvercpc.com/2008%20Better%20Business%20Bureau%20top%20ten%20scam.pdf

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