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Payday lending: changes to the cost of borrowing now in effect in BC
On January 1, 2017, the cost to get a payday loan changed – for every $100 you borrow, the maximum in fees that you can now be charged is $17 (not $23).
Posted on 2017-01-16 :: Comments (7)
Our road map for 2017-2019
We are pleased to present Consumer Protection BC’s 2017 – 2019 Strategic Business Plan. This document is essentially our road map for the future. Take a look at our blog to learn more about where we are headed.
Posted on 2017-01-09 :: Add a new comment
It looks, smells and tastes like a gift card…but is it?
Did you know certain cards are not included in BC’s gift card law? In this blog post, we’ll show you how to figure out if your card is a regular retail gift card or a general use prepaid card.
Posted on 2016-12-14 :: Comments (39)
The digital afterlife: what happens to your social media accounts after you die?
Posted on 2016-12-05 :: Comments (4)
Almost $1.4 million paid out to impacted travellers since 2004
Posted on 2016-11-28 :: Comments (5)
Hang up on unwanted scam calls
Posted on 2016-11-18 :: Comments (5)