Police services across Canada, the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre team up once…
BBB warns about Sneakfoot.com, consumers say site doesn’t deliver products
June 9, 2021 – The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning on Sneakfoot, a website that advertises as an “independent reseller” of name brand products ranging from shoes to apparel. BBB has received over 7,000 inquiries and more than 450...
JBS Canada beef processing facility in Alberta resumes production after cyberattack
June 4, 2021 – The JBS Canada beef processing facility in Alberta has resumed production after a cyberattack that impacted the company’s operations in North America and Australia. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks, Alta., employs more than 2,800 people. Some...
Buyer beware: Little recourse for online shoppers stuck with counterfeit goods
June 3, 2021 – Sean Ralph thought he’d found a great deal when he spotted a portable camp chair for $30 US on his Facebook feed in March. The avid mountain biker from Ottawa said he particularly liked the innovative look of the chair’s rocking...
BBB warns residents to watch out for no-show psychics on social media
June 2, 2021 – Astrology, tarot, and other psychic services is a big industry. It’s estimated to be worth $2 billion and scammers, of course, know an opportunity when they see one. The Better Business Bureau is warning citizens to watch out for scam...
Forter valued at $3 billion as online boom fuels fraud prevention tool demand
May 25, 2021 – E-commerce fraud prevention startup Forter has raised $300 million in a funding round led by hedge fund Tiger Global Management, more than doubling its valuation to $3 billion in about six months. Adage Capital Management and billionaire-investor...