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Can you spot a fake online review?
Have you heard about astroturfing? These are online reviews that appear real, but aren’t (just like plastic grass!). Get some tips and learn how to tell if an online review is real or not – 33% of all online reviews are estimated to be fake!
Posted on 2017-01-30 :: Comments (1)
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?
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)