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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 2007
Page
17
Mayo McDonough of the BBB explains the Dirty Dozen Scams list for 2006 aimed at Vancouver Island residents. The initiative highlights top scams and offers practical tips, backed by local consumer protection, business, and law enforcement agencies to help prevent fraud.
A condensed consumer guide outlines six common scams. Identity theft warns against sharing personal banking data. Affinity fraud targets close communities with fake investments. Bogus cheque overpayment schemes exploit sellers. Health claims warn against rapid weight loss pitches. Lottery scams promise prizes but demand upfront fees. Tips emphasize verification and secure practices.
The notice outlines scams like lottery fraud that pressure immediate wire transfers, home repair cons demanding upfront fees, charity fundraisers with unclear donation use, and moving companies with hidden fees. It advises never wire money to strangers, verify charities, obtain written estimates, and check BBB protection before hiring or paying.
The piece warns that promising low cost exotic vacations and business directory listings often conceal high costs. It advises avoiding signing up without clarity on what is received, reading the fine print, and contacting RCMP if a scam is suspected.
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