This one was reported by the consumer finance site GoBear.com. You’re settling in to your vacation hotel. Why not order room service and get into relaxation mode right now? A hotel employee delivers your order and asks you to sign a confirmation slip. But then he announces that this hotel doesn’t allow you to charge… Continue reading Double Room Service Charge
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Another Potential Phone Scam
If it happens in the US it won’t take long for it to come to Canada. The U.S. Social Security Administration won’t be phoning you to tell you about a computer glitch that’s mixed up your Social Security number and that they need you to confirm the number. It’s a scam so just hang up.
Homefront held up as shining light of support services
A Calgary-based program supporting victims of domestic violence is more than happy to share 18 years of knowledge to help establish a similar system in Edmonton, the organization’s boss says. “This is not something you want to hide,” Homefront Calgary executive director Maggie MacKillop said Thursday. “This is something you share.” The program was identified… Continue reading Homefront held up as shining light of support services
Another Phone Scam
Rockyview Computer Services tells us the following: there is another new phone scam going around and this time the scammer will tell you that they are from Telus and that your email has been compromised. Then they will want to remotely connect to your computer to resolve the issue. This is a scam folks. If… Continue reading Another Phone Scam
Consumer Tips
Please visit the Service Alberta Consumer Tips website for additional information and expert tips. For further assistance with any of these topics, please contact the Consumer Contact Centre at 780-427-4088 (Edmonton and area) or 1-877-427-4088 (toll-free in Alberta).
Bank Fraud Scam
If you get an email like this, delete it. Your bank NEVER emails you to verify or update your account information.
The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity
Organization: Human Resources Development Canada Author: Flo Frank and Anne Smith This Handbook is an introductory guide to community development and capacity building. It is designed primarily for those who have an interest in community development but who may not have an in-depth understanding of the concept, the process or the resources available across Canada.… Continue reading The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity
Restorative Justice – A Community Based Alternative to the Traditional Justice System, And it Really WORKS
What is Restorative Justice? “Restorative Justice is a new way of thinking about crime and criminal justice. It emphasizes the way in which crime hurts relationships between people who live in a community. Crime is seen as something done against a victim and the community – not simply as a violation against the state. Crime… Continue reading Restorative Justice – A Community Based Alternative to the Traditional Justice System, And it Really WORKS