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B.C. shoppers warned about devious holiday scams

The BBB says shoppers should avoid buying items from retailers they don’t know
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The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people purchasing items that they never receive. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is providing tips to help British Columbians residents avoid scams this Christmas.

The BBB Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people purchasing items that they never receive, getting charged for a free trial they never signed up for, or receiving an item that is counterfeit or different from what was advertised.

The BBB recommends that shoppers always research before making a purchase.

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Brendan Mayer

About the Author: Brendan Mayer

I spent my upbringing in Saskatoon, and in 2021, I made the move to Vancouver Island.
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