Consumer Alerts

• Consumer Alert: Check vehicles for flood damage before you buy (October 7, 2005)
  Albertans are reminded to check for flood damage before they purchase their next vehicle. Vehicles from hurricane and other flood-affected areas are finding their way onto the market, so it is essential for potential buyers to take steps to find out a vehicle's history... (more)
• Protect yourself from flood repair ripoffs (June 24, 2005)
  With homes damaged by recent flooding, Albertans should exercise caution when hiring individuals to do repairs, particularly if someone knocks at the door and offers to do work... (more)
• Consumer tips are available for Jetsgo ticket holders (March 11, 2005)
  In light of the recent announcement by Jetsgo Airlines that they have ceased operations, Alberta Government Services encourages Albertans who purchased tickets from the airline to be aware of the options available to consumers... (more)
• Spring is a time to be wary of home renovation fraud (February 10, 2005)
  In recognition of National Fraud Awareness Month, and with spring just weeks away, the Alberta government is urging consumers to protect themselves against fraud when planning home renovation projects as a high percentage of home renovation fraud occurs each spring... (more)
• Five common scams target unsuspecting consumers (January 6, 2005)
  If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. As the number of scams surfacing through the Internet, email and over the phone continues to increase, Albertans should be alert to the most common ones, the warning signs and how to avoid them... (more)

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